Add 7/12 and 30/35
7/12 + 30/35 is 121/84.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420 - Add the two like fractions:
245/420 + 360/420 = 245 + 360/420 = 605/420 - 605/420 simplified gives 121/84
- So, 7/12 + 30/35 = 121/84
In mixed form: 137/84
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