Add 7/16 and 21/35
7/16 + 21/35 is 83/80.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
21/35 = 21 × 16/35 × 16 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
245/560 + 336/560 = 245 + 336/560 = 581/560 - 581/560 simplified gives 83/80
- So, 7/16 + 21/35 = 83/80
In mixed form: 13/80
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