Add 16/35 and 45/50
16/35 + 45/50 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
16/35 = 16 × 10/35 × 10 = 160/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
160/350 + 315/350 = 160 + 315/350 = 475/350 - 475/350 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 16/35 + 45/50 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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