Add 7/35 and 9/16
7/35 + 9/16 is 61/80.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 16/35 × 16 = 112/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560 - Add the two like fractions:
112/560 + 315/560 = 112 + 315/560 = 427/560 - 427/560 simplified gives 61/80
- So, 7/35 + 9/16 = 61/80
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