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Add 8/12 and 6/35

8/12 + 6/35 is 88/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    8/12 = 8 × 35/12 × 35 = 280/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    6/35 = 6 × 12/35 × 12 = 72/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/420 + 72/420 = 280 + 72/420 = 352/420
  5. 352/420 simplified gives 88/105
  6. So, 8/12 + 6/35 = 88/105

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