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Add 12/4 and 35/20

1^st number: 3 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

12/4 + 35/20 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   12/4 = 12 × 5/4 × 5 = 60/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   35/20 = 35 × 1/20 × 1 = 35/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/20 + 35/20 = 60 + 35/20 = 95/20
5. 95/20 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 12/4 + 35/20 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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