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Add 35/50 and 8/12

35/50 + 8/12 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/300 + 200/300 = 210 + 200/300 = 410/300
  5. 410/300 simplified gives 41/30
  6. So, 35/50 + 8/12 = 41/30
    In mixed form: 111/30

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