Add 35/50 and 8/16
35/50 + 8/16 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
35/50 = 35 × 8/50 × 8 = 280/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
8/16 = 8 × 25/16 × 25 = 200/400 - Add the two like fractions:
280/400 + 200/400 = 280 + 200/400 = 480/400 - 480/400 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 35/50 + 8/16 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/50+8/16 35/50+8/32 35/50+24/16 35/50+8/48 35/50+40/16 35/50+8/80 35/50+56/16