Add 35/16 and 12/14
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 12/14
35/16 + 12/14 is 341/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
35/16 = 35 × 7/16 × 7 = 245/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
12/14 = 12 × 8/14 × 8 = 96/112 - Add the two like fractions:
245/112 + 96/112 = 245 + 96/112 = 341/112 - So, 35/16 + 12/14 = 341/112
In mixed form: 35/112
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