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Add 35/75 and 28/12

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

35/75 + 28/12 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/300 + 700/300 = 140 + 700/300 = 840/300
5. 840/300 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 35/75 + 28/12 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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