Add 4/12 and 5/35
4/12 + 5/35 is 10/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
4/12 = 4 × 35/12 × 35 = 140/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
140/420 + 60/420 = 140 + 60/420 = 200/420 - 200/420 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 4/12 + 5/35 = 10/21
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