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Add 35/12 and 49/25

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 1 24/25

35/12 + 49/25 is 1463/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
    49/25 = 49 × 12/25 × 12 = 588/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/300 + 588/300 = 875 + 588/300 = 1463/300
  5. So, 35/12 + 49/25 = 1463/300
    In mixed form: 4263/300

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