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Add 35/28 and 20/12

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 1 8/12

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    35/28 = 35 × 3/28 × 3 = 105/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    20/12 = 20 × 7/12 × 7 = 140/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/84 + 140/84 = 105 + 140/84 = 245/84
  5. 245/84 simplified gives 35/12
  6. So, 35/28 + 20/12 = 35/12
    In mixed form: 211/12

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