Add 7/35 and 75/12, Solve 7/35 + 6 3/12 as a fraction

Add 7/35 and 75/12

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

7/35 + 75/12 is 129/20.

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,
75/12 = 75 × 35/12 × 35 = 2625/420
Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 2625/420 = 84 + 2625/420 = 2709/420
2709/420 simplified gives 129/20
So, 7/35 + 75/12 = 129/20
In mixed form: 69/20

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