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Add 42/35 and 1/12

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

42/35 + 1/12 is 77/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    42/35 = 42 × 12/35 × 12 = 504/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/420 + 35/420 = 504 + 35/420 = 539/420
  5. 539/420 simplified gives 77/60
  6. So, 42/35 + 1/12 = 77/60
    In mixed form: 117/60

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