Add 5/16 and 28/35
5/16 + 28/35 is 89/80.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 35/16 × 35 = 175/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
28/35 = 28 × 16/35 × 16 = 448/560 - Add the two like fractions:
175/560 + 448/560 = 175 + 448/560 = 623/560 - 623/560 simplified gives 89/80
- So, 5/16 + 28/35 = 89/80
In mixed form: 19/80
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