Add 12/16 and 1/35
12/16 + 1/35 is 109/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560 - Add the two like fractions:
420/560 + 16/560 = 420 + 16/560 = 436/560 - 436/560 simplified gives 109/140
- So, 12/16 + 1/35 = 109/140
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