Add 12/35 and 63/16, Solve 12/35 + 3 15/16 as a fraction

Add 12/35 and 63/16

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

12/35 + 63/16 is 2397/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560
Add the two like fractions:
192/560 + 2205/560 = 192 + 2205/560 = 2397/560
So, 12/35 + 63/16 = 2397/560
In mixed form: 4157/560

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