Add 35/10 and 28/12
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 2 4/12
35/10 + 28/12 is 35/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
35/10 = 35 × 6/10 × 6 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 140/60 = 210 + 140/60 = 350/60 - 350/60 simplified gives 35/6
- So, 35/10 + 28/12 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6
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