Add 35/10 and 3/12, Solve 3 5/10 + 3/12 as a fraction

Add 35/10 and 3/12

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 3/12

35/10 + 3/12 is 15/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
35/10 = 35 × 6/10 × 6 = 210/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 15/60 = 210 + 15/60 = 225/60
225/60 simplified gives 15/4
So, 35/10 + 3/12 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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