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Add 4/35 and 12/6

1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 2 0/6

4/35 + 12/6 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/210 + 420/210 = 24 + 420/210 = 444/210
  5. 444/210 simplified gives 74/35
  6. So, 4/35 + 12/6 = 74/35
    In mixed form: 24/35

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