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Add 45/35 and 20/12

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 1 8/12

45/35 + 20/12 is 62/21.

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,
    45/35 = 45 × 12/35 × 12 = 540/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    20/12 = 20 × 35/12 × 35 = 700/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/420 + 700/420 = 540 + 700/420 = 1240/420
  5. 1240/420 simplified gives 62/21
  6. So, 45/35 + 20/12 = 62/21
    In mixed form: 220/21

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