Add 35/30 and 32/12
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2 8/12
35/30 + 32/12 is 23/6.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Add the two like fractions:
70/60 + 160/60 = 70 + 160/60 = 230/60 - 230/60 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 35/30 + 32/12 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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