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Add 12/36 and 30/35

12/36 + 30/35 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    12/36 = 12 × 35/36 × 35 = 420/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    30/35 = 30 × 36/35 × 36 = 1080/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1260 + 1080/1260 = 420 + 1080/1260 = 1500/1260
  5. 1500/1260 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 12/36 + 30/35 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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