What is 2/35 plus 2/12?
2/35 plus 2/12 equals 47/210 (or 0.22381 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/35 and 2/12 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/35 + 2/12 = 47/210
Simplified Fraction
47/210
Mixed Number
Proper (47/210)
Decimal Value
0.22381
Percentage
22.381%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/35 + 2/12
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 35 and 12 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 35 ร 12 = 420.
LCD(35, 12) = 420
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 420
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/35 by 12, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/12 by 35 so both fractions share the common base 420.
2 ร 12/35 ร 12 = 24/420 and 2 ร 35/12 ร 35 = 70/420
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (24 + 70 = 94) and keep the common denominator 420 unchanged.
24 + 70/420 = 94/420
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 94 and 420, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
94 รท 2/420 รท 2 = 47/210
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 47 by denominator 210 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.22381, or 22.381%).
47 รท 210 = 0.22381 (22.381%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/35 plus 2/12 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 47/210 |
| Mixed Number Form | 47/210 |
| Decimal Form | 0.22381 |
| Percentage | 22.381% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/35 plus 2/12 as a fraction?
2/35 + 2/12 in simplest fraction form is 47/210.
What is 2/35 plus 2/12 as a decimal?
2/35 + 2/12 converted to a decimal is 0.22381.
What is 2/35 plus 2/12 as a percentage?
2/35 + 2/12 expressed as a percentage is 22.381%.
Does 2/35 plus 2/12 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.22381...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.