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Add 12/35 and 8/36

12/35 + 8/36 is 178/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    12/35 = 12 × 36/35 × 36 = 432/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/1260 + 280/1260 = 432 + 280/1260 = 712/1260
  5. 712/1260 simplified gives 178/315
  6. So, 12/35 + 8/36 = 178/315

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