Add 35/14 and 10/12, Solve 2 7/14 + 10/12 as a fraction

Add 35/14 and 10/12

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 10/12

35/14 + 10/12 is 10/3.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
35/14 = 35 × 6/14 × 6 = 210/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
10/12 = 10 × 7/12 × 7 = 70/84
Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 70/84 = 210 + 70/84 = 280/84
280/84 simplified gives 10/3
So, 35/14 + 10/12 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3

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