Add 12/35 and 16/42, Solve 12/35 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 16/42

12/35 + 16/42 is 76/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
Add the two like fractions:
72/210 + 80/210 = 72 + 80/210 = 152/210
152/210 simplified gives 76/105
So, 12/35 + 16/42 = 76/105

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