Add 16/35 and 8/45
16/35 + 8/45 is 40/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315 - Add the two like fractions:
144/315 + 56/315 = 144 + 56/315 = 200/315 - 200/315 simplified gives 40/63
- So, 16/35 + 8/45 = 40/63
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