Add 16/35 and 9/14
16/35 + 9/14 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Add the two like fractions:
32/70 + 45/70 = 32 + 45/70 = 77/70 - 77/70 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 16/35 + 9/14 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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