Add 35/3 and 12/75
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 12/75
35/3 + 12/75 is 887/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
35/3 = 35 × 25/3 × 25 = 875/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75 - Add the two like fractions:
875/75 + 12/75 = 875 + 12/75 = 887/75 - So, 35/3 + 12/75 = 887/75
In mixed form: 1162/75
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