Add 54/35 and 4/16
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 4/16
54/35 + 4/16 is 251/140.
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,
54/35 = 54 × 16/35 × 16 = 864/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560 - Add the two like fractions:
864/560 + 140/560 = 864 + 140/560 = 1004/560 - 1004/560 simplified gives 251/140
- So, 54/35 + 4/16 = 251/140
In mixed form: 1111/140
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