Add 42/35 and 30/12
1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 2 6/12
42/35 + 30/12 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/35 = 42 × 12/35 × 12 = 504/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
30/12 = 30 × 35/12 × 35 = 1050/420 - Add the two like fractions:
504/420 + 1050/420 = 504 + 1050/420 = 1554/420 - 1554/420 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 42/35 + 30/12 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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