Add 12/4 and 8/35
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 8/35
12/4 + 8/35 is 113/35.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 32/140 = 420 + 32/140 = 452/140 - 452/140 simplified gives 113/35
- So, 12/4 + 8/35 = 113/35
In mixed form: 38/35
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