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Add 3/12 and 35/36

3/12 + 35/36 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    3/12 = 3 × 3/12 × 3 = 9/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/36 + 35/36 = 9 + 35/36 = 44/36
  5. 44/36 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 3/12 + 35/36 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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