Add 24/12 and 6/35, Solve 2 0/12 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 6/35

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 6/35

24/12 + 6/35 is 76/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420
Add the two like fractions:
840/420 + 72/420 = 840 + 72/420 = 912/420
912/420 simplified gives 76/35
So, 24/12 + 6/35 = 76/35
In mixed form: 26/35

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