Add 5/12 and 20/35
5/12 + 20/35 is 83/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
20/35 = 20 × 12/35 × 12 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 240/420 = 175 + 240/420 = 415/420 - 415/420 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 5/12 + 20/35 = 83/84
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