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Add 10/35 and 49/12

1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 4 1/12

10/35 + 49/12 is 367/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    49/12 = 49 × 35/12 × 35 = 1715/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/420 + 1715/420 = 120 + 1715/420 = 1835/420
  5. 1835/420 simplified gives 367/84
  6. So, 10/35 + 49/12 = 367/84
    In mixed form: 431/84

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