Add 60/35 and 16/12
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 1 4/12
60/35 + 16/12 is 64/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
60/35 = 60 × 12/35 × 12 = 720/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420 - Add the two like fractions:
720/420 + 560/420 = 720 + 560/420 = 1280/420 - 1280/420 simplified gives 64/21
- So, 60/35 + 16/12 = 64/21
In mixed form: 31/21
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