Add 35/12 and 7/16
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 7/16
35/12 + 7/16 is 161/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/16 = 7 × 3/16 × 3 = 21/48 - Add the two like fractions:
140/48 + 21/48 = 140 + 21/48 = 161/48 - So, 35/12 + 7/16 = 161/48
In mixed form: 317/48
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