Add 16/35 and 10/12
16/35 + 10/12 is 271/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
192/420 + 350/420 = 192 + 350/420 = 542/420 - 542/420 simplified gives 271/210
- So, 16/35 + 10/12 = 271/210
In mixed form: 161/210
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/35+10/12 16/35+20/12 16/70+10/12 16/35+10/24 48/35+10/12 16/35+30/12 16/35+10/36 80/35+10/12 16/35+50/12 16/35+10/60 16/35+70/12 16/35+10/84