Add 60/3 and 12/35
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 12/35
60/3 + 12/35 is 712/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
60/3 = 60 × 35/3 × 35 = 2100/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
12/35 = 12 × 3/35 × 3 = 36/105 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/105 + 36/105 = 2100 + 36/105 = 2136/105 - 2136/105 simplified gives 712/35
- So, 60/3 + 12/35 = 712/35
In mixed form: 2012/35
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