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Add 12/14 and 27/35

12/14 + 27/35 is 57/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    27/35 = 27 × 2/35 × 2 = 54/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/70 + 54/70 = 60 + 54/70 = 114/70
  5. 114/70 simplified gives 57/35
  6. So, 12/14 + 27/35 = 57/35
    In mixed form: 122/35

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