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Add 35/12 and 75/8

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 9 3/8

35/12 + 75/8 is 295/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    35/12 = 35 × 2/12 × 2 = 70/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    75/8 = 75 × 3/8 × 3 = 225/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/24 + 225/24 = 70 + 225/24 = 295/24
  5. So, 35/12 + 75/8 = 295/24
    In mixed form: 127/24

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