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Add 7/35 and 40/12

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 3 4/12

7/35 + 40/12 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    40/12 = 40 × 35/12 × 35 = 1400/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/420 + 1400/420 = 84 + 1400/420 = 1484/420
  5. 1484/420 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 7/35 + 40/12 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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