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Add 45/12 and 1/35

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 1/35

45/12 + 1/35 is 529/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    45/12 = 45 × 35/12 × 35 = 1575/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/420 + 12/420 = 1575 + 12/420 = 1587/420
  5. 1587/420 simplified gives 529/140
  6. So, 45/12 + 1/35 = 529/140
    In mixed form: 3109/140

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