Add 9/35 and 16/12, Solve 9/35 + 1 4/12 as a fraction

Add 9/35 and 16/12

1^st number: 9/35, 2^nd number: 1 4/12

9/35 + 16/12 is 167/105.

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,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420
Add the two like fractions:
108/420 + 560/420 = 108 + 560/420 = 668/420
668/420 simplified gives 167/105
So, 9/35 + 16/12 = 167/105
In mixed form: 162/105

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