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Add 12/28 and 35/15

1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 2 5/15

12/28 + 35/15 is 58/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    35/15 = 35 × 28/15 × 28 = 980/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/420 + 980/420 = 180 + 980/420 = 1160/420
  5. 1160/420 simplified gives 58/21
  6. So, 12/28 + 35/15 = 58/21
    In mixed form: 216/21

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