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Add 2/35 and 5/12

2/35 + 5/12 is 199/420.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/420 + 175/420 = 24 + 175/420 = 199/420
  5. So, 2/35 + 5/12 = 199/420

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