Add 28/12 and 14/35, Solve 2 4/12 + 14/35 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 14/35

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 14/35

28/12 + 14/35 is 41/15.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
28/12 = 28 × 35/12 × 35 = 980/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420
Add the two like fractions:
980/420 + 168/420 = 980 + 168/420 = 1148/420
1148/420 simplified gives 41/15
So, 28/12 + 14/35 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15

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