Add 28/50 and 12/35, Solve 28/50 + 12/35 as a fraction

Add 28/50 and 12/35

28/50 + 12/35 is 158/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
12/35 = 12 × 10/35 × 10 = 120/350
Add the two like fractions:
196/350 + 120/350 = 196 + 120/350 = 316/350
316/350 simplified gives 158/175
So, 28/50 + 12/35 = 158/175

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