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Add 16/12 and 50/35

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1 15/35

16/12 + 50/35 is 58/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/420 + 600/420 = 560 + 600/420 = 1160/420
  5. 1160/420 simplified gives 58/21
  6. So, 16/12 + 50/35 = 58/21
    In mixed form: 216/21

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