Add 96/12 and 3/35, Solve 8 0/12 + 3/35 as a fraction

Add 96/12 and 3/35

1^st number: 8 0/12, 2^nd number: 3/35

96/12 + 3/35 is 283/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
96/12 = 96 × 35/12 × 35 = 3360/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420
Add the two like fractions:
3360/420 + 36/420 = 3360 + 36/420 = 3396/420
3396/420 simplified gives 283/35
So, 96/12 + 3/35 = 283/35
In mixed form: 83/35

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