Add 16/18 and 7/35
16/18 + 7/35 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
16/18 = 16 × 35/18 × 35 = 560/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
7/35 = 7 × 18/35 × 18 = 126/630 - Add the two like fractions:
560/630 + 126/630 = 560 + 126/630 = 686/630 - 686/630 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 16/18 + 7/35 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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