Add 35/12 and 3/28
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 3/28
35/12 + 3/28 is 127/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
35/12 = 35 × 7/12 × 7 = 245/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84 - Add the two like fractions:
245/84 + 9/84 = 245 + 9/84 = 254/84 - 254/84 simplified gives 127/42
- So, 35/12 + 3/28 = 127/42
In mixed form: 31/42
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