Add 16/35 and 2/18
16/35 + 2/18 is 179/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
16/35 = 16 × 18/35 × 18 = 288/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Add the two like fractions:
288/630 + 70/630 = 288 + 70/630 = 358/630 - 358/630 simplified gives 179/315
- So, 16/35 + 2/18 = 179/315
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