Add 80/35 and 14/12
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 1 2/12
80/35 + 14/12 is 145/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
80/35 = 80 × 12/35 × 12 = 960/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420 - Add the two like fractions:
960/420 + 490/420 = 960 + 490/420 = 1450/420 - 1450/420 simplified gives 145/42
- So, 80/35 + 14/12 = 145/42
In mixed form: 319/42
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