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Add 10/16 and 45/35

1st number: 10/16, 2nd number: 1 10/35

10/16 + 45/35 is 107/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/560 + 720/560 = 350 + 720/560 = 1070/560
  5. 1070/560 simplified gives 107/56
  6. So, 10/16 + 45/35 = 107/56
    In mixed form: 151/56

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