Add 5/35 and 3/16
5/35 + 3/16 is 37/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 105/560 = 80 + 105/560 = 185/560 - 185/560 simplified gives 37/112
- So, 5/35 + 3/16 = 37/112
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/35+3/16 5/35+6/16 5/70+3/16 5/35+3/32 15/35+3/16 5/35+9/16 5/35+3/48 25/35+3/16 5/35+15/16 5/35+3/80 5/35+21/16