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Add 30/35 and 12/8

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 1 4/8

30/35 + 12/8 is 33/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/280 + 420/280 = 240 + 420/280 = 660/280
  5. 660/280 simplified gives 33/14
  6. So, 30/35 + 12/8 = 33/14
    In mixed form: 25/14

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