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Add 35/12 and 40/30

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 1 10/30

35/12 + 40/30 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/60 + 80/60 = 175 + 80/60 = 255/60
  5. 255/60 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 35/12 + 40/30 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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