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Add 30/12 and 35/8

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 4 3/8

30/12 + 35/8 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    30/12 = 30 × 2/12 × 2 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/24 + 105/24 = 60 + 105/24 = 165/24
  5. 165/24 simplified gives 55/8
  6. So, 30/12 + 35/8 = 55/8
    In mixed form: 67/8

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