Add 5/12 and 21/35
5/12 + 21/35 is 61/60.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 12/35 × 12 = 252/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 252/420 = 175 + 252/420 = 427/420 - 427/420 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 5/12 + 21/35 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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