Add 1/35 and 16/60
1/35 + 16/60 is 31/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
16/60 = 16 × 7/60 × 7 = 112/420 - Add the two like fractions:
12/420 + 112/420 = 12 + 112/420 = 124/420 - 124/420 simplified gives 31/105
- So, 1/35 + 16/60 = 31/105
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