Add 12/16 and 35/56
12/16 + 35/56 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
35/56 = 35 × 2/56 × 2 = 70/112 - Add the two like fractions:
84/112 + 70/112 = 84 + 70/112 = 154/112 - 154/112 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 12/16 + 35/56 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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