Add 14/12 and 10/35
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 10/35
14/12 + 10/35 is 61/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
490/420 + 120/420 = 490 + 120/420 = 610/420 - 610/420 simplified gives 61/42
- So, 14/12 + 10/35 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42
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