Add 16/12 and 5/35
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 5/35
16/12 + 5/35 is 31/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
560/420 + 60/420 = 560 + 60/420 = 620/420 - 620/420 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 16/12 + 5/35 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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