Add 16/35 and 3/9
16/35 + 3/9 is 83/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
3/9 = 3 × 35/9 × 35 = 105/315 - Add the two like fractions:
144/315 + 105/315 = 144 + 105/315 = 249/315 - 249/315 simplified gives 83/105
- So, 16/35 + 3/9 = 83/105
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