Add 30/16 and 9/35
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 9/35
30/16 + 9/35 is 597/280.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 35/16 × 35 = 1050/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/560 + 144/560 = 1050 + 144/560 = 1194/560 - 1194/560 simplified gives 597/280
- So, 30/16 + 9/35 = 597/280
In mixed form: 237/280
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