Add 1/35 and 70/16
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 4 6/16
1/35 + 70/16 is 1233/280.
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,
1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560 - Add the two like fractions:
16/560 + 2450/560 = 16 + 2450/560 = 2466/560 - 2466/560 simplified gives 1233/280
- So, 1/35 + 70/16 = 1233/280
In mixed form: 4113/280
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