Add 5/9 and 16/35
5/9 + 16/35 is 319/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Add the two like fractions:
175/315 + 144/315 = 175 + 144/315 = 319/315 - So, 5/9 + 16/35 = 319/315
In mixed form: 14/315
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/9+16/35 5/9+32/35 5/18+16/35 5/9+16/70 15/9+16/35 5/9+48/35 5/27+16/35 25/9+16/35 5/9+80/35 5/45+16/35 35/9+16/35 5/63+16/35