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Add 12/24 and 30/35

12/24 + 30/35 is 19/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/840 + 720/840 = 420 + 720/840 = 1140/840
  5. 1140/840 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 12/24 + 30/35 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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