Add 45/14 and 16/35
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 16/35
45/14 + 16/35 is 257/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
45/14 = 45 × 5/14 × 5 = 225/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Add the two like fractions:
225/70 + 32/70 = 225 + 32/70 = 257/70 - So, 45/14 + 16/35 = 257/70
In mixed form: 347/70
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