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Add 12/35 and 20/8

1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 2 4/8

12/35 + 20/8 is 199/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/280 + 700/280 = 96 + 700/280 = 796/280
  5. 796/280 simplified gives 199/70
  6. So, 12/35 + 20/8 = 199/70
    In mixed form: 259/70

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