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Add 63/35 and 12/28

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 12/28

63/35 + 12/28 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/140 + 60/140 = 252 + 60/140 = 312/140
  5. 312/140 simplified gives 78/35
  6. So, 63/35 + 12/28 = 78/35
    In mixed form: 28/35

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