Add 35/16 and 36/70
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 36/70
35/16 + 36/70 is 1513/560.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 8/70 × 8 = 288/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/560 + 288/560 = 1225 + 288/560 = 1513/560 - So, 35/16 + 36/70 = 1513/560
In mixed form: 2393/560
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