Add 12/3 and 28/35
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 28/35
12/3 + 28/35 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
12/3 = 12 × 35/3 × 35 = 420/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
28/35 = 28 × 3/35 × 3 = 84/105 - Add the two like fractions:
420/105 + 84/105 = 420 + 84/105 = 504/105 - 504/105 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 12/3 + 28/35 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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