Add 35/45 and 14/16
35/45 + 14/16 is 119/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
14/16 = 14 × 45/16 × 45 = 630/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 630/720 = 560 + 630/720 = 1190/720 - 1190/720 simplified gives 119/72
- So, 35/45 + 14/16 = 119/72
In mixed form: 147/72
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