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Add 12/4 and 50/35

1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1 15/35

12/4 + 50/35 is 31/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    12/4 = 12 × 35/4 × 35 = 420/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/140 + 200/140 = 420 + 200/140 = 620/140
  5. 620/140 simplified gives 31/7
  6. So, 12/4 + 50/35 = 31/7
    In mixed form: 43/7

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