Add 12/30 and 27/35
12/30 + 27/35 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 162/210 = 84 + 162/210 = 246/210 - 246/210 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 12/30 + 27/35 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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