Add 28/9 and 12/35, Solve 3 1/9 + 12/35 as a fraction

Add 28/9 and 12/35

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 12/35

28/9 + 12/35 is 1088/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
28/9 = 28 × 35/9 × 35 = 980/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
Add the two like fractions:
980/315 + 108/315 = 980 + 108/315 = 1088/315
So, 28/9 + 12/35 = 1088/315
In mixed form: 3143/315

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