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Add 80/12 and 16/35

1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 16/35

80/12 + 16/35 is 748/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    80/12 = 80 × 35/12 × 35 = 2800/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/420 + 192/420 = 2800 + 192/420 = 2992/420
  5. 2992/420 simplified gives 748/105
  6. So, 80/12 + 16/35 = 748/105
    In mixed form: 713/105

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