Add 2/12 and 5/35
2/12 + 5/35 is 13/42.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 60/420 = 70 + 60/420 = 130/420 - 130/420 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 2/12 + 5/35 = 13/42
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