Add 12/6 and 3/35
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 3/35
12/6 + 3/35 is 73/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 18/210 = 420 + 18/210 = 438/210 - 438/210 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 12/6 + 3/35 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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