Add 12/35 and 28/30, Solve 12/35 + 28/30 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 28/30

12/35 + 28/30 is 134/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 196/210 = 72 + 196/210 = 268/210
268/210 simplified gives 134/105
So, 12/35 + 28/30 = 134/105
In mixed form: 129/105

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