Add 12/4 and 5/35
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 5/35
12/4 + 5/35 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
12/4 = 12 × 35/4 × 35 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 20/140 = 420 + 20/140 = 440/140 - 440/140 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 12/4 + 5/35 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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