Add 16/35 and 40/56
16/35 + 40/56 is 41/35.
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,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
128/280 + 200/280 = 128 + 200/280 = 328/280 - 328/280 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 16/35 + 40/56 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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