Add 75/35 and 10/12, Solve 2 5/35 + 10/12 as a fraction

Add 75/35 and 10/12

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 10/12

75/35 + 10/12 is 125/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
75/35 = 75 × 12/35 × 12 = 900/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420
Add the two like fractions:
900/420 + 350/420 = 900 + 350/420 = 1250/420
1250/420 simplified gives 125/42
So, 75/35 + 10/12 = 125/42
In mixed form: 241/42

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