Add 5/16 and 35/75
5/16 + 35/75 is 187/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
5/16 = 5 × 75/16 × 75 = 375/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
375/1200 + 560/1200 = 375 + 560/1200 = 935/1200 - 935/1200 simplified gives 187/240
- So, 5/16 + 35/75 = 187/240
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