Add 5/35 and 16/90
5/35 + 16/90 is 101/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Add the two like fractions:
90/630 + 112/630 = 90 + 112/630 = 202/630 - 202/630 simplified gives 101/315
- So, 5/35 + 16/90 = 101/315
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