Add 56/16 and 12/35
1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 12/35
56/16 + 12/35 is 269/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
56/16 = 56 × 35/16 × 35 = 1960/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/560 + 192/560 = 1960 + 192/560 = 2152/560 - 2152/560 simplified gives 269/70
- So, 56/16 + 12/35 = 269/70
In mixed form: 359/70
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