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Add 28/6 and 12/24

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 12/24

28/6 + 12/24 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    28/6 = 28 × 4/6 × 4 = 112/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/24 + 12/24 = 112 + 12/24 = 124/24
  5. 124/24 simplified gives 31/6
  6. So, 28/6 + 12/24 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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