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Add 1/35 and 12/16

1/35 + 12/16 is 109/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/560 + 420/560 = 16 + 420/560 = 436/560
  5. 436/560 simplified gives 109/140
  6. So, 1/35 + 12/16 = 109/140

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