Add 28/96 and 12/5, Solve 28/96 + 2 2/5 as a fraction

Add 28/96 and 12/5

1^st number: 28/96, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

28/96 + 12/5 is 323/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
12/5 = 12 × 96/5 × 96 = 1152/480
Add the two like fractions:
140/480 + 1152/480 = 140 + 1152/480 = 1292/480
1292/480 simplified gives 323/120
So, 28/96 + 12/5 = 323/120
In mixed form: 283/120

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