Add 12/16 and 15/35
12/16 + 15/35 is 33/28.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560 - Add the two like fractions:
420/560 + 240/560 = 420 + 240/560 = 660/560 - 660/560 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 12/16 + 15/35 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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