Add 2/12 and 35/10
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 3 5/10
2/12 + 35/10 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
35/10 = 35 × 6/10 × 6 = 210/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 210/60 = 10 + 210/60 = 220/60 - 220/60 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 2/12 + 35/10 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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