Add 12/6 and 42/35
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 7/35
12/6 + 42/35 is 16/5.
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,
42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 252/210 = 420 + 252/210 = 672/210 - 672/210 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 12/6 + 42/35 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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