Add 1/4 and 12/35
1/4 + 12/35 is 83/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 48/140 = 35 + 48/140 = 83/140 - So, 1/4 + 12/35 = 83/140
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