Add 6/35 and 27/12
1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 2 3/12
6/35 + 27/12 is 339/140.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
27/12 = 27 × 35/12 × 35 = 945/420 - Add the two like fractions:
72/420 + 945/420 = 72 + 945/420 = 1017/420 - 1017/420 simplified gives 339/140
- So, 6/35 + 27/12 = 339/140
In mixed form: 259/140
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