Add 20/16 and 10/35
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 10/35
20/16 + 10/35 is 43/28.
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,
20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560 - Add the two like fractions:
700/560 + 160/560 = 700 + 160/560 = 860/560 - 860/560 simplified gives 43/28
- So, 20/16 + 10/35 = 43/28
In mixed form: 115/28
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