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Add 6/35 and 10/12

6/35 + 10/12 is 211/210.

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,
    6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/420 + 350/420 = 72 + 350/420 = 422/420
  5. 422/420 simplified gives 211/210
  6. So, 6/35 + 10/12 = 211/210
    In mixed form: 11/210

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