Add 35/12 and 35/70
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 35/70
35/12 + 35/70 is 41/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
35/70 = 35 × 6/70 × 6 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/420 + 210/420 = 1225 + 210/420 = 1435/420 - 1435/420 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 35/12 + 35/70 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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