Add 35/16 and 30/70
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 30/70
35/16 + 30/70 is 293/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
30/70 = 30 × 8/70 × 8 = 240/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/560 + 240/560 = 1225 + 240/560 = 1465/560 - 1465/560 simplified gives 293/112
- So, 35/16 + 30/70 = 293/112
In mixed form: 269/112
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