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Add 12/5 and 6/35

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 6/35

12/5 + 6/35 is 18/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    12/5 = 12 × 7/5 × 7 = 84/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    6/35 = 6 × 1/35 × 1 = 6/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/35 + 6/35 = 84 + 6/35 = 90/35
  5. 90/35 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 12/5 + 6/35 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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