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Add 12/35 and 3/9

12/35 + 3/9 is 71/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    3/9 = 3 × 35/9 × 35 = 105/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/315 + 105/315 = 108 + 105/315 = 213/315
  5. 213/315 simplified gives 71/105
  6. So, 12/35 + 3/9 = 71/105

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