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Add 35/3 and 8/12

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

35/3 + 8/12 is 37/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    35/3 = 35 × 4/3 × 4 = 140/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/12 + 8/12 = 140 + 8/12 = 148/12
  5. 148/12 simplified gives 37/3
  6. So, 35/3 + 8/12 = 37/3
    In mixed form: 121/3

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