Add 35/12 and 14/15, Solve 2 11/12 + 14/15 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 14/15

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 14/15

35/12 + 14/15 is 77/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60
Add the two like fractions:
175/60 + 56/60 = 175 + 56/60 = 231/60
231/60 simplified gives 77/20
So, 35/12 + 14/15 = 77/20
In mixed form: 317/20

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