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Add 3/35 and 12/70

3/35 + 12/70 is 9/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    3/35 = 3 × 2/35 × 2 = 6/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/70 + 12/70 = 6 + 12/70 = 18/70
  5. 18/70 simplified gives 9/35
  6. So, 3/35 + 12/70 = 9/35

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