Add 12/42 and 2/35
12/42 + 2/35 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 12/210 = 60 + 12/210 = 72/210 - 72/210 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 12/42 + 2/35 = 12/35
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