Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 16/18 and 14/35

16/18 + 14/35 is 58/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    16/18 = 16 × 35/18 × 35 = 560/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/630 + 252/630 = 560 + 252/630 = 812/630
  5. 812/630 simplified gives 58/45
  6. So, 16/18 + 14/35 = 58/45
    In mixed form: 113/45

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com