Add 7/16 and 12/35
7/16 + 12/35 is 437/560.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560 - Add the two like fractions:
245/560 + 192/560 = 245 + 192/560 = 437/560 - So, 7/16 + 12/35 = 437/560
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