Add 10/12 and 5/35
10/12 + 5/35 is 41/42.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 60/420 = 350 + 60/420 = 410/420 - 410/420 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 10/12 + 5/35 = 41/42
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