Add 16/56 and 1/35
16/56 + 1/35 is 11/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280 - Add the two like fractions:
80/280 + 8/280 = 80 + 8/280 = 88/280 - 88/280 simplified gives 11/35
- So, 16/56 + 1/35 = 11/35
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