Add 12/30 and 24/35
12/30 + 24/35 is 38/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 144/210 = 84 + 144/210 = 228/210 - 228/210 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 12/30 + 24/35 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/30+24/35 12/30+48/35 12/60+24/35 12/30+24/70 36/30+24/35 12/30+72/35 12/90+24/35 60/30+24/35 84/30+24/35