Add 7/35 and 6/12
7/35 + 6/12 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 210/420 = 84 + 210/420 = 294/420 - 294/420 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 7/35 + 6/12 = 7/10
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