Add 35/12 and 75/5
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 15 0/5
35/12 + 75/5 is 215/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
75/5 = 75 × 12/5 × 12 = 900/60 - Add the two like fractions:
175/60 + 900/60 = 175 + 900/60 = 1075/60 - 1075/60 simplified gives 215/12
- So, 35/12 + 75/5 = 215/12
In mixed form: 1711/12
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