Add 35/5 and 10/12
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 10/12
35/5 + 10/12 is 47/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 50/60 = 420 + 50/60 = 470/60 - 470/60 simplified gives 47/6
- So, 35/5 + 10/12 = 47/6
In mixed form: 75/6
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