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Add 12/6 and 10/35

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 10/35

12/6 + 10/35 is 16/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    10/35 = 10 × 6/35 × 6 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/210 + 60/210 = 420 + 60/210 = 480/210
  5. 480/210 simplified gives 16/7
  6. So, 12/6 + 10/35 = 16/7
    In mixed form: 22/7

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