Add 84/3 and 12/35, Solve 28 0/3 + 12/35 as a fraction

Add 84/3 and 12/35

1^st number: 28 0/3, 2^nd number: 12/35

84/3 + 12/35 is 992/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
84/3 = 84 × 35/3 × 35 = 2940/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
12/35 = 12 × 3/35 × 3 = 36/105
Add the two like fractions:
2940/105 + 36/105 = 2940 + 36/105 = 2976/105
2976/105 simplified gives 992/35
So, 84/3 + 12/35 = 992/35
In mixed form: 2812/35

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