Add 1/12 and 7/35
1/12 + 7/35 is 17/60.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420 - Add the two like fractions:
35/420 + 84/420 = 35 + 84/420 = 119/420 - 119/420 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 1/12 + 7/35 = 17/60
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