Add 49/35 and 10/16
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 10/16
49/35 + 10/16 is 81/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
49/35 = 49 × 16/35 × 16 = 784/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560 - Add the two like fractions:
784/560 + 350/560 = 784 + 350/560 = 1134/560 - 1134/560 simplified gives 81/40
- So, 49/35 + 10/16 = 81/40
In mixed form: 21/40
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