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Add 12/35 and 3/10

12/35 + 3/10 is 9/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    3/10 = 3 × 7/10 × 7 = 21/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/70 + 21/70 = 24 + 21/70 = 45/70
  5. 45/70 simplified gives 9/14
  6. So, 12/35 + 3/10 = 9/14

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