Add 10/16 and 15/35
10/16 + 15/35 is 59/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560 - Add the two like fractions:
350/560 + 240/560 = 350 + 240/560 = 590/560 - 590/560 simplified gives 59/56
- So, 10/16 + 15/35 = 59/56
In mixed form: 13/56
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