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Add 49/12 and 10/35

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 10/35

49/12 + 10/35 is 367/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    49/12 = 49 × 35/12 × 35 = 1715/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/420 + 120/420 = 1715 + 120/420 = 1835/420
  5. 1835/420 simplified gives 367/84
  6. So, 49/12 + 10/35 = 367/84
    In mixed form: 431/84

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