Add 42/35 and 6/12, Solve 1 7/35 + 6/12 as a fraction

Add 42/35 and 6/12

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 6/12

42/35 + 6/12 is 17/10.

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,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420
Add the two like fractions:
504/420 + 210/420 = 504 + 210/420 = 714/420
714/420 simplified gives 17/10
So, 42/35 + 6/12 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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