Add 60/2 and 12/35
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 12/35
60/2 + 12/35 is 1062/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
60/2 = 60 × 35/2 × 35 = 2100/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/70 + 24/70 = 2100 + 24/70 = 2124/70 - 2124/70 simplified gives 1062/35
- So, 60/2 + 12/35 = 1062/35
In mixed form: 3012/35
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