Add 3/35 and 2/12
3/35 + 2/12 is 53/210.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
36/420 + 70/420 = 36 + 70/420 = 106/420 - 106/420 simplified gives 53/210
- So, 3/35 + 2/12 = 53/210
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