Add 16/3 and 54/35
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 19/35
16/3 + 54/35 is 722/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
16/3 = 16 × 35/3 × 35 = 560/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
54/35 = 54 × 3/35 × 3 = 162/105 - Add the two like fractions:
560/105 + 162/105 = 560 + 162/105 = 722/105 - So, 16/3 + 54/35 = 722/105
In mixed form: 692/105
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