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Add 14/12 and 8/35

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 8/35

14/12 + 8/35 is 293/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/420 + 96/420 = 490 + 96/420 = 586/420
  5. 586/420 simplified gives 293/210
  6. So, 14/12 + 8/35 = 293/210
    In mixed form: 183/210

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