Add 12/35 and 36/6
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 6 0/6
12/35 + 36/6 is 222/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
36/6 = 36 × 35/6 × 35 = 1260/210 - Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 1260/210 = 72 + 1260/210 = 1332/210 - 1332/210 simplified gives 222/35
- So, 12/35 + 36/6 = 222/35
In mixed form: 612/35
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