Add 10/16 and 21/35
10/16 + 21/35 is 49/40.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 16/35 × 16 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
350/560 + 336/560 = 350 + 336/560 = 686/560 - 686/560 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 10/16 + 21/35 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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