Add 12/35 and 16/10
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 1 6/10
12/35 + 16/10 is 68/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Add the two like fractions:
24/70 + 112/70 = 24 + 112/70 = 136/70 - 136/70 simplified gives 68/35
- So, 12/35 + 16/10 = 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35
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