Add 1/35 and 14/12
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 2/12
1/35 + 14/12 is 251/210.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420 - Add the two like fractions:
12/420 + 490/420 = 12 + 490/420 = 502/420 - 502/420 simplified gives 251/210
- So, 1/35 + 14/12 = 251/210
In mixed form: 141/210
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