Add 12/16 and 14/35
12/16 + 14/35 is 23/20.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560 - Add the two like fractions:
420/560 + 224/560 = 420 + 224/560 = 644/560 - 644/560 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 12/16 + 14/35 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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