Add 12/35 and 28/12, Solve 12/35 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 28/12

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

12/35 + 28/12 is 281/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
12/35 = 12 × 12/35 × 12 = 144/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
28/12 = 28 × 35/12 × 35 = 980/420
Add the two like fractions:
144/420 + 980/420 = 144 + 980/420 = 1124/420
1124/420 simplified gives 281/105
So, 12/35 + 28/12 = 281/105
In mixed form: 271/105

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