Add 16/35 and 21/12
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 1 9/12
16/35 + 21/12 is 309/140.
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,
21/12 = 21 × 35/12 × 35 = 735/420 - Add the two like fractions:
192/420 + 735/420 = 192 + 735/420 = 927/420 - 927/420 simplified gives 309/140
- So, 16/35 + 21/12 = 309/140
In mixed form: 229/140
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