Add 72/16 and 18/35
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 18/35
72/16 + 18/35 is 351/70.
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,
72/16 = 72 × 35/16 × 35 = 2520/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
18/35 = 18 × 16/35 × 16 = 288/560 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/560 + 288/560 = 2520 + 288/560 = 2808/560 - 2808/560 simplified gives 351/70
- So, 72/16 + 18/35 = 351/70
In mixed form: 51/70
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