Add 35/12 and 15/35
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 15/35
35/12 + 15/35 is 281/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/420 + 180/420 = 1225 + 180/420 = 1405/420 - 1405/420 simplified gives 281/84
- So, 35/12 + 15/35 = 281/84
In mixed form: 329/84
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