Add 16/4 and 14/35
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 14/35
16/4 + 14/35 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Add the two like fractions:
560/140 + 56/140 = 560 + 56/140 = 616/140 - 616/140 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 16/4 + 14/35 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 32/4+14/35 16/4+28/35 16/8+14/35 16/4+14/70 48/4+14/35 16/4+42/35 16/12+14/35 80/4+14/35 16/4+70/35 16/20+14/35 16/4+98/35 16/28+14/35