Add 35/12 and 7/14, Solve 2 11/12 + 7/14 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 7/14

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 7/14

35/12 + 7/14 is 41/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
35/12 = 35 × 7/12 × 7 = 245/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
7/14 = 7 × 6/14 × 6 = 42/84
Add the two like fractions:
245/84 + 42/84 = 245 + 42/84 = 287/84
287/84 simplified gives 41/12
So, 35/12 + 7/14 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12

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