Add 12/8 and 9/35
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 9/35
12/8 + 9/35 is 123/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 72/280 = 420 + 72/280 = 492/280 - 492/280 simplified gives 123/70
- So, 12/8 + 9/35 = 123/70
In mixed form: 153/70
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