Add 12/35 and 24/6, Solve 12/35 + 4 0/6 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 24/6

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 4 0/6

12/35 + 24/6 is 152/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
24/6 = 24 × 35/6 × 35 = 840/210
Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 840/210 = 72 + 840/210 = 912/210
912/210 simplified gives 152/35
So, 12/35 + 24/6 = 152/35
In mixed form: 412/35

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