Add 16/35 and 30/36
16/35 + 30/36 is 271/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
16/35 = 16 × 36/35 × 36 = 576/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
30/36 = 30 × 35/36 × 35 = 1050/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1260 + 1050/1260 = 576 + 1050/1260 = 1626/1260 - 1626/1260 simplified gives 271/210
- So, 16/35 + 30/36 = 271/210
In mixed form: 161/210
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