Add 35/30 and 7/12, Solve 1 5/30 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 35/30 and 7/12

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 7/12

35/30 + 7/12 is 7/4.

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,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
Add the two like fractions:
70/60 + 35/60 = 70 + 35/60 = 105/60
105/60 simplified gives 7/4
So, 35/30 + 7/12 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4

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