Add 28/16 and 6/35, Solve 1 12/16 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 28/16 and 6/35

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 6/35

28/16 + 6/35 is 269/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
28/16 = 28 × 35/16 × 35 = 980/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
6/35 = 6 × 16/35 × 16 = 96/560
Add the two like fractions:
980/560 + 96/560 = 980 + 96/560 = 1076/560
1076/560 simplified gives 269/140
So, 28/16 + 6/35 = 269/140
In mixed form: 1129/140

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