Add 2/12 and 16/35
2/12 + 16/35 is 131/210.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420 - Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 192/420 = 70 + 192/420 = 262/420 - 262/420 simplified gives 131/210
- So, 2/12 + 16/35 = 131/210
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