Add 40/35 and 7/12, Solve 1 5/35 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 40/35 and 7/12

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 7/12

40/35 + 7/12 is 145/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
40/35 = 40 × 12/35 × 12 = 480/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
Add the two like fractions:
480/420 + 245/420 = 480 + 245/420 = 725/420
725/420 simplified gives 145/84
So, 40/35 + 7/12 = 145/84
In mixed form: 161/84

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