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Add 12/18 and 35/15

1^st number: 12/18, 2^nd number: 2 5/15

12/18 + 35/15 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   35/15 = 35 × 6/15 × 6 = 210/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/90 + 210/90 = 60 + 210/90 = 270/90
5. 270/90 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 12/18 + 35/15 = 3/1

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