Add 14/16 and 7/35
14/16 + 7/35 is 43/40.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
7/35 = 7 × 16/35 × 16 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
490/560 + 112/560 = 490 + 112/560 = 602/560 - 602/560 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 14/16 + 7/35 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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