Add 7/12 and 28/35
7/12 + 28/35 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
28/35 = 28 × 12/35 × 12 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
245/420 + 336/420 = 245 + 336/420 = 581/420 - 581/420 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 7/12 + 28/35 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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