Add 63/16 and 5/35
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 5/35
63/16 + 5/35 is 457/112.
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,
63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/560 + 80/560 = 2205 + 80/560 = 2285/560 - 2285/560 simplified gives 457/112
- So, 63/16 + 5/35 = 457/112
In mixed form: 49/112
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