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Add 81/12 and 45/35

1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 1 10/35

81/12 + 45/35 is 225/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    81/12 = 81 × 35/12 × 35 = 2835/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    45/35 = 45 × 12/35 × 12 = 540/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/420 + 540/420 = 2835 + 540/420 = 3375/420
  5. 3375/420 simplified gives 225/28
  6. So, 81/12 + 45/35 = 225/28
    In mixed form: 81/28

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