Add 16/35 and 36/80
16/35 + 36/80 is 127/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 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 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Add the two like fractions:
256/560 + 252/560 = 256 + 252/560 = 508/560 - 508/560 simplified gives 127/140
- So, 16/35 + 36/80 = 127/140
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