Add 35/16 and 40/9
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 4 4/9
35/16 + 40/9 is 955/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
35/16 = 35 × 9/16 × 9 = 315/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
40/9 = 40 × 16/9 × 16 = 640/144 - Add the two like fractions:
315/144 + 640/144 = 315 + 640/144 = 955/144 - So, 35/16 + 40/9 = 955/144
In mixed form: 691/144
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