Add 21/16 and 5/35, Solve 1 5/16 + 5/35 as a fraction

Add 21/16 and 5/35

1^st number: 1 5/16, 2^nd number: 5/35

21/16 + 5/35 is 163/112.

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,
21/16 = 21 × 35/16 × 35 = 735/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560
Add the two like fractions:
735/560 + 80/560 = 735 + 80/560 = 815/560
815/560 simplified gives 163/112
So, 21/16 + 5/35 = 163/112
In mixed form: 151/112

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