Add 12/2 and 14/35, Solve 6 0/2 + 14/35 as a fraction

Add 12/2 and 14/35

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/35

12/2 + 14/35 is 32/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
12/2 = 12 × 35/2 × 35 = 420/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70
Add the two like fractions:
420/70 + 28/70 = 420 + 28/70 = 448/70
448/70 simplified gives 32/5
So, 12/2 + 14/35 = 32/5
In mixed form: 62/5

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