Add 3/16 and 5/35
3/16 + 5/35 is 37/112.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560 - Add the two like fractions:
105/560 + 80/560 = 105 + 80/560 = 185/560 - 185/560 simplified gives 37/112
- So, 3/16 + 5/35 = 37/112
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