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Add 12/28 and 35/5

1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 7 0/5

12/28 + 35/5 is 52/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    35/5 = 35 × 28/5 × 28 = 980/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/140 + 980/140 = 60 + 980/140 = 1040/140
  5. 1040/140 simplified gives 52/7
  6. So, 12/28 + 35/5 = 52/7
    In mixed form: 73/7

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