Add 10/5 and 35/12, Solve 2 0/5 + 2 11/12 as a fraction

Add 10/5 and 35/12

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

10/5 + 35/12 is 59/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
10/5 = 10 × 12/5 × 12 = 120/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 175/60 = 120 + 175/60 = 295/60
295/60 simplified gives 59/12
So, 10/5 + 35/12 = 59/12
In mixed form: 411/12

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