Add 12/28 and 98/35
1st number: 12/28, 2nd number: 2 28/35
12/28 + 98/35 is 113/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
98/35 = 98 × 4/35 × 4 = 392/140 - Add the two like fractions:
60/140 + 392/140 = 60 + 392/140 = 452/140 - 452/140 simplified gives 113/35
- So, 12/28 + 98/35 = 113/35
In mixed form: 38/35
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