Add 12/35 and 32/84
12/35 + 32/84 is 76/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
12/35 = 12 × 12/35 × 12 = 144/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
32/84 = 32 × 5/84 × 5 = 160/420 - Add the two like fractions:
144/420 + 160/420 = 144 + 160/420 = 304/420 - 304/420 simplified gives 76/105
- So, 12/35 + 32/84 = 76/105
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