Add 18/35 and 10/16
18/35 + 10/16 is 319/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
18/35 = 18 × 16/35 × 16 = 288/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
288/560 + 350/560 = 288 + 350/560 = 638/560 - 638/560 simplified gives 319/280
- So, 18/35 + 10/16 = 319/280
In mixed form: 139/280
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