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Add 4/6 and 12/35

4/6 + 12/35 is 106/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/210 + 72/210 = 140 + 72/210 = 212/210
  5. 212/210 simplified gives 106/105
  6. So, 4/6 + 12/35 = 106/105
    In mixed form: 11/105

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