Add 18/16 and 14/35
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 14/35
18/16 + 14/35 is 61/40.
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,
14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560 - Add the two like fractions:
630/560 + 224/560 = 630 + 224/560 = 854/560 - 854/560 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 18/16 + 14/35 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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