Add 16/35 and 27/81
16/35 + 27/81 is 83/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
16/35 = 16 × 81/35 × 81 = 1296/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
27/81 = 27 × 35/81 × 35 = 945/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2835 + 945/2835 = 1296 + 945/2835 = 2241/2835 - 2241/2835 simplified gives 83/105
- So, 16/35 + 27/81 = 83/105
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