Add 16/35 and 27/18
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 1 9/18
16/35 + 27/18 is 137/70.
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,
27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630 - Add the two like fractions:
288/630 + 945/630 = 288 + 945/630 = 1233/630 - 1233/630 simplified gives 137/70
- So, 16/35 + 27/18 = 137/70
In mixed form: 167/70
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