Add 16/35 and 28/81
16/35 + 28/81 is 2276/2835.
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,
28/81 = 28 × 35/81 × 35 = 980/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2835 + 980/2835 = 1296 + 980/2835 = 2276/2835 - So, 16/35 + 28/81 = 2276/2835
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