Add 12/16 and 35/72
12/16 + 35/72 is 89/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
35/72 = 35 × 2/72 × 2 = 70/144 - Add the two like fractions:
108/144 + 70/144 = 108 + 70/144 = 178/144 - 178/144 simplified gives 89/72
- So, 12/16 + 35/72 = 89/72
In mixed form: 117/72
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