Add 12/35 and 56/7
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 8 0/7
12/35 + 56/7 is 292/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
12/35 = 12 × 1/35 × 1 = 12/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
56/7 = 56 × 5/7 × 5 = 280/35 - Add the two like fractions:
12/35 + 280/35 = 12 + 280/35 = 292/35 - So, 12/35 + 56/7 = 292/35
In mixed form: 812/35
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