Add 35/12 and 5/10, Solve 2 11/12 + 5/10 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 5/10

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 5/10

35/12 + 5/10 is 41/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
5/10 = 5 × 6/10 × 6 = 30/60
Add the two like fractions:
175/60 + 30/60 = 175 + 30/60 = 205/60
205/60 simplified gives 41/12
So, 35/12 + 5/10 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12

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