Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 12/42 and 2/35

12/42 + 2/35 is 12/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/210 + 12/210 = 60 + 12/210 = 72/210
  5. 72/210 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 12/42 + 2/35 = 12/35

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com