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Add 35/15 and 25/12

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2 1/12

35/15 + 25/12 is 53/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    35/15 = 35 × 4/15 × 4 = 140/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/60 + 125/60 = 140 + 125/60 = 265/60
  5. 265/60 simplified gives 53/12
  6. So, 35/15 + 25/12 = 53/12
    In mixed form: 45/12

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