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Add 35/6 and 12/20

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 12/20

35/6 + 12/20 is 193/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    35/6 = 35 × 10/6 × 10 = 350/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/60 + 36/60 = 350 + 36/60 = 386/60
  5. 386/60 simplified gives 193/30
  6. So, 35/6 + 12/20 = 193/30
    In mixed form: 613/30

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