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Add 12/35 and 90/30

1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 3 0/30

12/35 + 90/30 is 117/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
    90/30 = 90 × 7/30 × 7 = 630/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/210 + 630/210 = 72 + 630/210 = 702/210
  5. 702/210 simplified gives 117/35
  6. So, 12/35 + 90/30 = 117/35
    In mixed form: 312/35

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