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Add 35/12 and 12/16

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 12/16

35/12 + 12/16 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    35/12 = 35 × 4/12 × 4 = 140/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/48 + 36/48 = 140 + 36/48 = 176/48
  5. 176/48 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 35/12 + 12/16 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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