Add 35/12 and 7/20
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 7/20
35/12 + 7/20 is 49/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
175/60 + 21/60 = 175 + 21/60 = 196/60 - 196/60 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 35/12 + 7/20 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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