Add 2/35 and 4/12
2/35 + 4/12 is 41/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
4/12 = 4 × 35/12 × 35 = 140/420 - Add the two like fractions:
24/420 + 140/420 = 24 + 140/420 = 164/420 - 164/420 simplified gives 41/105
- So, 2/35 + 4/12 = 41/105
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