Add 35/16 and 3/28
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 3/28
35/16 + 3/28 is 257/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
35/16 = 35 × 7/16 × 7 = 245/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
3/28 = 3 × 4/28 × 4 = 12/112 - Add the two like fractions:
245/112 + 12/112 = 245 + 12/112 = 257/112 - So, 35/16 + 3/28 = 257/112
In mixed form: 233/112
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