Add 84/12 and 1/35
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 1/35
84/12 + 1/35 is 246/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
84/12 = 84 × 35/12 × 35 = 2940/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/420 + 12/420 = 2940 + 12/420 = 2952/420 - 2952/420 simplified gives 246/35
- So, 84/12 + 1/35 = 246/35
In mixed form: 71/35
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