Add 12/35 and 27/10
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 2 7/10
12/35 + 27/10 is 213/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70 - Add the two like fractions:
24/70 + 189/70 = 24 + 189/70 = 213/70 - So, 12/35 + 27/10 = 213/70
In mixed form: 33/70
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