Add 14/4 and 16/35
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 16/35
14/4 + 16/35 is 277/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140 - Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 64/140 = 490 + 64/140 = 554/140 - 554/140 simplified gives 277/70
- So, 14/4 + 16/35 = 277/70
In mixed form: 367/70
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