Add 40/16 and 4/35
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 4/35
40/16 + 4/35 is 183/70.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
4/35 = 4 × 16/35 × 16 = 64/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/560 + 64/560 = 1400 + 64/560 = 1464/560 - 1464/560 simplified gives 183/70
- So, 40/16 + 4/35 = 183/70
In mixed form: 243/70
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