Add 35/70 and 10/12
35/70 + 10/12 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
35/70 = 35 × 6/70 × 6 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 350/420 = 210 + 350/420 = 560/420 - 560/420 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 35/70 + 10/12 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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