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Add 35/12 and 25/70

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 25/70

35/12 + 25/70 is 275/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    25/70 = 25 × 6/70 × 6 = 150/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/420 + 150/420 = 1225 + 150/420 = 1375/420
  5. 1375/420 simplified gives 275/84
  6. So, 35/12 + 25/70 = 275/84
    In mixed form: 323/84

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