Add 16/35 and 6/8
16/35 + 6/8 is 169/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 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 8 × 35 = 280,
6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
128/280 + 210/280 = 128 + 210/280 = 338/280 - 338/280 simplified gives 169/140
- So, 16/35 + 6/8 = 169/140
In mixed form: 129/140
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/35+6/8 16/35+12/8 16/70+6/8 16/35+6/16 48/35+6/8 16/35+18/8 16/35+6/24 80/35+6/8 16/35+30/8 16/35+6/40 16/35+42/8 16/35+6/56