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Add 3/35 and 12/7

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 5/7

3/35 + 12/7 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    12/7 = 12 × 5/7 × 5 = 60/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/35 + 60/35 = 3 + 60/35 = 63/35
  5. 63/35 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 3/35 + 12/7 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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