Add 36/3 and 4/28, Solve 12 0/3 + 4/28 as a fraction

Add 36/3 and 4/28

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 4/28

36/3 + 4/28 is 85/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
36/3 = 36 × 28/3 × 28 = 1008/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
4/28 = 4 × 3/28 × 3 = 12/84
Add the two like fractions:
1008/84 + 12/84 = 1008 + 12/84 = 1020/84
1020/84 simplified gives 85/7
So, 36/3 + 4/28 = 85/7
In mixed form: 121/7

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