Add 28/12 and 70/25, Solve 2 4/12 + 2 20/25 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 70/25

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

28/12 + 70/25 is 77/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300
Add the two like fractions:
700/300 + 840/300 = 700 + 840/300 = 1540/300
1540/300 simplified gives 77/15
So, 28/12 + 70/25 = 77/15
In mixed form: 52/15

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