Add 16/35 and 30/16
1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 1 14/16
16/35 + 30/16 is 653/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
16/35 = 16 × 16/35 × 16 = 256/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560 - Add the two like fractions:
256/560 + 1050/560 = 256 + 1050/560 = 1306/560 - 1306/560 simplified gives 653/280
- So, 16/35 + 30/16 = 653/280
In mixed form: 293/280
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