Add 16/48 and 9/35
16/48 + 9/35 is 62/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
16/48 = 16 × 35/48 × 35 = 560/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
9/35 = 9 × 48/35 × 48 = 432/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1680 + 432/1680 = 560 + 432/1680 = 992/1680 - 992/1680 simplified gives 62/105
- So, 16/48 + 9/35 = 62/105
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