Add 5/12 and 30/35
5/12 + 30/35 is 107/84.
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,
30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 360/420 = 175 + 360/420 = 535/420 - 535/420 simplified gives 107/84
- So, 5/12 + 30/35 = 107/84
In mixed form: 123/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/12+30/35 5/12+60/35 5/24+30/35 5/12+30/70 15/12+30/35 5/12+90/35 5/36+30/35 25/12+30/35 5/60+30/35 35/12+30/35 5/84+30/35