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Add 20/12 and 28/35

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 28/35

20/12 + 28/35 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    20/12 = 20 × 35/12 × 35 = 700/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    28/35 = 28 × 12/35 × 12 = 336/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/420 + 336/420 = 700 + 336/420 = 1036/420
  5. 1036/420 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 20/12 + 28/35 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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