Add 45/35 and 5/12
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 5/12
45/35 + 5/12 is 143/84.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 12/35 × 12 = 540/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Add the two like fractions:
540/420 + 175/420 = 540 + 175/420 = 715/420 - 715/420 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 45/35 + 5/12 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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