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Add 35/12 and 40/50

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 40/50

35/12 + 40/50 is 223/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    40/50 = 40 × 6/50 × 6 = 240/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/300 + 240/300 = 875 + 240/300 = 1115/300
  5. 1115/300 simplified gives 223/60
  6. So, 35/12 + 40/50 = 223/60
    In mixed form: 343/60

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