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Add 10/12 and 27/35

10/12 + 27/35 is 337/210.

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,
    10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    27/35 = 27 × 12/35 × 12 = 324/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/420 + 324/420 = 350 + 324/420 = 674/420
  5. 674/420 simplified gives 337/210
  6. So, 10/12 + 27/35 = 337/210
    In mixed form: 1127/210

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