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Add 30/35 and 50/12

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 4 2/12

30/35 + 50/12 is 211/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/420 + 1750/420 = 360 + 1750/420 = 2110/420
  5. 2110/420 simplified gives 211/42
  6. So, 30/35 + 50/12 = 211/42
    In mixed form: 51/42

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