Add 16/35 and 30/56
16/35 + 30/56 is 139/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
128/280 + 150/280 = 128 + 150/280 = 278/280 - 278/280 simplified gives 139/140
- So, 16/35 + 30/56 = 139/140
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