Add 2/35 and 16/45
2/35 + 16/45 is 26/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Add the two like fractions:
18/315 + 112/315 = 18 + 112/315 = 130/315 - 130/315 simplified gives 26/63
- So, 2/35 + 16/45 = 26/63
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