Add 35/5 and 16/18
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 16/18
35/5 + 16/18 is 71/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
35/5 = 35 × 18/5 × 18 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 80/90 = 630 + 80/90 = 710/90 - 710/90 simplified gives 71/9
- So, 35/5 + 16/18 = 71/9
In mixed form: 78/9
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