Add 4/10 and 12/35
4/10 + 12/35 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
4/10 = 4 × 7/10 × 7 = 28/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70 - Add the two like fractions:
28/70 + 24/70 = 28 + 24/70 = 52/70 - 52/70 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 4/10 + 12/35 = 26/35
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