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Add 35/12 and 16/7

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 2 2/7

35/12 + 16/7 is 437/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    35/12 = 35 × 7/12 × 7 = 245/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    16/7 = 16 × 12/7 × 12 = 192/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/84 + 192/84 = 245 + 192/84 = 437/84
  5. So, 35/12 + 16/7 = 437/84
    In mixed form: 517/84

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