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Add 6/12 and 35/28

1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 7/28

6/12 + 35/28 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    35/28 = 35 × 3/28 × 3 = 105/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/84 + 105/84 = 42 + 105/84 = 147/84
  5. 147/84 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 6/12 + 35/28 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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