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Add 2/12 and 30/35

2/12 + 30/35 is 43/42.

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,
    2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/420 + 360/420 = 70 + 360/420 = 430/420
  5. 430/420 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 2/12 + 30/35 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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