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Add 35/12 and 16/56

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 16/56

35/12 + 16/56 is 269/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    35/12 = 35 × 14/12 × 14 = 490/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/168 + 48/168 = 490 + 48/168 = 538/168
  5. 538/168 simplified gives 269/84
  6. So, 35/12 + 16/56 = 269/84
    In mixed form: 317/84

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