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Add 3/5 and 12/7

1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 1 5/7

3/5 + 12/7 is 81/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    3/5 = 3 × 7/5 × 7 = 21/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    12/7 = 12 × 5/7 × 5 = 60/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/35 + 60/35 = 21 + 60/35 = 81/35
  5. So, 3/5 + 12/7 = 81/35
    In mixed form: 211/35

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