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Add 40/35 and 35/12

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2 11/12

40/35 + 35/12 is 341/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    40/35 = 40 × 12/35 × 12 = 480/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/420 + 1225/420 = 480 + 1225/420 = 1705/420
  5. 1705/420 simplified gives 341/84
  6. So, 40/35 + 35/12 = 341/84
    In mixed form: 45/84

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