Add 25/16 and 14/35
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 14/35
25/16 + 14/35 is 157/80.
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,
25/16 = 25 × 35/16 × 35 = 875/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
14/35 = 14 × 16/35 × 16 = 224/560 - Add the two like fractions:
875/560 + 224/560 = 875 + 224/560 = 1099/560 - 1099/560 simplified gives 157/80
- So, 25/16 + 14/35 = 157/80
In mixed form: 177/80
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