Add 35/30 and 1/12
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1/12
35/30 + 1/12 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
70/60 + 5/60 = 70 + 5/60 = 75/60 - 75/60 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 35/30 + 1/12 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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