Add 16/35 and 27/49
16/35 + 27/49 is 247/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
16/35 = 16 × 7/35 × 7 = 112/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
27/49 = 27 × 5/49 × 5 = 135/245 - Add the two like fractions:
112/245 + 135/245 = 112 + 135/245 = 247/245 - So, 16/35 + 27/49 = 247/245
In mixed form: 12/245
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