Add 35/10 and 8/12, Solve 3 5/10 + 8/12 as a fraction

Add 35/10 and 8/12

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 8/12

35/10 + 8/12 is 25/6.

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,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 40/60 = 210 + 40/60 = 250/60
250/60 simplified gives 25/6
So, 35/10 + 8/12 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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