Add 16/35 and 8/18
16/35 + 8/18 is 284/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
16/35 = 16 × 18/35 × 18 = 288/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
288/630 + 280/630 = 288 + 280/630 = 568/630 - 568/630 simplified gives 284/315
- So, 16/35 + 8/18 = 284/315
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