Add 4/35 and 16/18
4/35 + 16/18 is 316/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
16/18 = 16 × 35/18 × 35 = 560/630 - Add the two like fractions:
72/630 + 560/630 = 72 + 560/630 = 632/630 - 632/630 simplified gives 316/315
- So, 4/35 + 16/18 = 316/315
In mixed form: 11/315
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