Add 16/5 and 20/35
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 20/35
16/5 + 20/35 is 132/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
16/5 = 16 × 7/5 × 7 = 112/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
20/35 = 20 × 1/35 × 1 = 20/35 - Add the two like fractions:
112/35 + 20/35 = 112 + 20/35 = 132/35 - So, 16/5 + 20/35 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35
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