Add 6/12 and 4/35
6/12 + 4/35 is 43/70.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 48/420 = 210 + 48/420 = 258/420 - 258/420 simplified gives 43/70
- So, 6/12 + 4/35 = 43/70
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