Add 15/12 and 6/35, Solve 1 3/12 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 6/35

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/35

15/12 + 6/35 is 199/140.

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,
15/12 = 15 × 35/12 × 35 = 525/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420
Add the two like fractions:
525/420 + 72/420 = 525 + 72/420 = 597/420
597/420 simplified gives 199/140
So, 15/12 + 6/35 = 199/140
In mixed form: 159/140

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