Add 30/12 and 3/35
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 3/35
30/12 + 3/35 is 181/70.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 35/12 × 35 = 1050/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/420 + 36/420 = 1050 + 36/420 = 1086/420 - 1086/420 simplified gives 181/70
- So, 30/12 + 3/35 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70
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