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Add 8/10 and 12/35

8/10 + 12/35 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    8/10 = 8 × 7/10 × 7 = 56/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/70 + 24/70 = 56 + 24/70 = 80/70
  5. 80/70 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 8/10 + 12/35 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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