Add 4/35 and 16/36
4/35 + 16/36 is 176/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
4/35 = 4 × 36/35 × 36 = 144/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
16/36 = 16 × 35/36 × 35 = 560/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1260 + 560/1260 = 144 + 560/1260 = 704/1260 - 704/1260 simplified gives 176/315
- So, 4/35 + 16/36 = 176/315
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