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Add 56/35 and 12/16

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 12/16

56/35 + 12/16 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    56/35 = 56 × 16/35 × 16 = 896/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/560 + 420/560 = 896 + 420/560 = 1316/560
  5. 1316/560 simplified gives 47/20
  6. So, 56/35 + 12/16 = 47/20
    In mixed form: 27/20

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