Add 12/24 and 3/35
12/24 + 3/35 is 41/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 72/840 = 420 + 72/840 = 492/840 - 492/840 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 12/24 + 3/35 = 41/70
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