Add 18/16 and 1/35
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 1/35
18/16 + 1/35 is 323/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
18/16 = 18 × 35/16 × 35 = 630/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560 - Add the two like fractions:
630/560 + 16/560 = 630 + 16/560 = 646/560 - 646/560 simplified gives 323/280
- So, 18/16 + 1/35 = 323/280
In mixed form: 143/280
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