Add 12/35 and 8/30
12/35 + 8/30 is 64/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 56/210 = 72 + 56/210 = 128/210 - 128/210 simplified gives 64/105
- So, 12/35 + 8/30 = 64/105
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