Add 36/16 and 1/35
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 1/35
36/16 + 1/35 is 319/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
36/16 = 36 × 35/16 × 35 = 1260/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/560 + 16/560 = 1260 + 16/560 = 1276/560 - 1276/560 simplified gives 319/140
- So, 36/16 + 1/35 = 319/140
In mixed form: 239/140
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