Add 16/35 and 40/72
16/35 + 40/72 is 319/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
16/35 = 16 × 72/35 × 72 = 1152/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
40/72 = 40 × 35/72 × 35 = 1400/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/2520 + 1400/2520 = 1152 + 1400/2520 = 2552/2520 - 2552/2520 simplified gives 319/315
- So, 16/35 + 40/72 = 319/315
In mixed form: 14/315
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