Add 12/15 and 54/35, Solve 12/15 + 1 19/35 as a fraction

Add 12/15 and 54/35

1^st number: 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

12/15 + 54/35 is 82/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
12/15 = 12 × 7/15 × 7 = 84/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
54/35 = 54 × 3/35 × 3 = 162/105
Add the two like fractions:
84/105 + 162/105 = 84 + 162/105 = 246/105
246/105 simplified gives 82/35
So, 12/15 + 54/35 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35

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