Add 7/35 and 42/12, Solve 7/35 + 3 6/12 as a fraction

Add 7/35 and 42/12

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

7/35 + 42/12 is 37/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
7/35 = 7 × 12/35 × 12 = 84/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
42/12 = 42 × 35/12 × 35 = 1470/420
Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 1470/420 = 84 + 1470/420 = 1554/420
1554/420 simplified gives 37/10
So, 7/35 + 42/12 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10

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