Add 7/3 and 7/12
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 7/12
73 + 712 is 3512.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
73 = 7 × 43 × 4 = 2812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
712 = 7 × 112 × 1 = 712 - Add the two like fractions:
2812 + 712 = 28 + 712 = 3512 - So, 7/3 + 7/12 = 35/12
In mixed form: 21112
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