Add 12/2 and 2/35
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2/35
12/2 + 2/35 is 212/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
12/2 = 12 × 35/2 × 35 = 420/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Add the two like fractions:
420/70 + 4/70 = 420 + 4/70 = 424/70 - 424/70 simplified gives 212/35
- So, 12/2 + 2/35 = 212/35
In mixed form: 62/35
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