Add 42/12 and 10/35
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 10/35
42/12 + 10/35 is 53/14.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 35/12 × 35 = 1470/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/420 + 120/420 = 1470 + 120/420 = 1590/420 - 1590/420 simplified gives 53/14
- So, 42/12 + 10/35 = 53/14
In mixed form: 311/14
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