Add 27/16 and 7/35
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 7/35
27/16 + 7/35 is 151/80.
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,
27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
7/35 = 7 × 16/35 × 16 = 112/560 - Add the two like fractions:
945/560 + 112/560 = 945 + 112/560 = 1057/560 - 1057/560 simplified gives 151/80
- So, 27/16 + 7/35 = 151/80
In mixed form: 171/80
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