Add 35/12 and 8/35, Solve 2 11/12 + 8/35 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 8/35

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 8/35

35/12 + 8/35 is 1321/420.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420
Add the two like fractions:
1225/420 + 96/420 = 1225 + 96/420 = 1321/420
So, 35/12 + 8/35 = 1321/420
In mixed form: 361/420

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