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Add 70/35 and 7/12

1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 7/12

70/35 + 7/12 is 31/12.

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,
    70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/420 + 245/420 = 840 + 245/420 = 1085/420
  5. 1085/420 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 70/35 + 7/12 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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