Add 35/15 and 40/12
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 3 4/12
35/15 + 40/12 is 17/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
35/15 = 35 × 4/15 × 4 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 200/60 = 140 + 200/60 = 340/60 - 340/60 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 35/15 + 40/12 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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