Add 2/35 and 16/12
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 4/12
2/35 + 16/12 is 146/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420 - Add the two like fractions:
24/420 + 560/420 = 24 + 560/420 = 584/420 - 584/420 simplified gives 146/105
- So, 2/35 + 16/12 = 146/105
In mixed form: 141/105
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