Add 35/12 and 50/30, Solve 2 11/12 + 1 20/30 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 50/30

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

35/12 + 50/30 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
Add the two like fractions:
175/60 + 100/60 = 175 + 100/60 = 275/60
275/60 simplified gives 55/12
So, 35/12 + 50/30 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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