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Add 35/8 and 10/12

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 10/12

35/8 + 10/12 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    10/12 = 10 × 2/12 × 2 = 20/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/24 + 20/24 = 105 + 20/24 = 125/24
  5. So, 35/8 + 10/12 = 125/24
    In mixed form: 55/24

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