Add 18/16 and 8/35
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 8/35
18/16 + 8/35 is 379/280.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560 - Add the two like fractions:
630/560 + 128/560 = 630 + 128/560 = 758/560 - 758/560 simplified gives 379/280
- So, 18/16 + 8/35 = 379/280
In mixed form: 199/280
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