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Add 60/35 and 4/12

1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 4/12

60/35 + 4/12 is 43/21.

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,
    60/35 = 60 × 12/35 × 12 = 720/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    4/12 = 4 × 35/12 × 35 = 140/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/420 + 140/420 = 720 + 140/420 = 860/420
  5. 860/420 simplified gives 43/21
  6. So, 60/35 + 4/12 = 43/21
    In mixed form: 21/21

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