Add 35/25 and 8/16
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 8/16
35/25 + 8/16 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
35/25 = 35 × 16/25 × 16 = 560/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
8/16 = 8 × 25/16 × 25 = 200/400 - Add the two like fractions:
560/400 + 200/400 = 560 + 200/400 = 760/400 - 760/400 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 35/25 + 8/16 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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