Add 35/3 and 2/12
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 2/12
35/3 + 2/12 is 71/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
35/3 = 35 × 4/3 × 4 = 140/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Add the two like fractions:
140/12 + 2/12 = 140 + 2/12 = 142/12 - 142/12 simplified gives 71/6
- So, 35/3 + 2/12 = 71/6
In mixed form: 115/6
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