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Add 12/35 and 15/6

1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 2 3/6

12/35 + 15/6 is 199/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/210 + 525/210 = 72 + 525/210 = 597/210
  5. 597/210 simplified gives 199/70
  6. So, 12/35 + 15/6 = 199/70
    In mixed form: 259/70

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