Add 35/12 and 4/16, Solve 2 11/12 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 4/16

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 4/16

35/12 + 4/16 is 19/6.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
35/12 = 35 × 4/12 × 4 = 140/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
Add the two like fractions:
140/48 + 12/48 = 140 + 12/48 = 152/48
152/48 simplified gives 19/6
So, 35/12 + 4/16 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6

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