Add 35/70 and 12/16
35/70 + 12/16 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
35/70 = 35 × 8/70 × 8 = 280/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560 - Add the two like fractions:
280/560 + 420/560 = 280 + 420/560 = 700/560 - 700/560 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 35/70 + 12/16 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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