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Add 35/14 and 1/12

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

35/14 + 1/12 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    35/14 = 35 × 6/14 × 6 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 7/84 = 210 + 7/84 = 217/84
  5. 217/84 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 35/14 + 1/12 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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