Add 75/35 and 3/16
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 3/16
75/35 + 3/16 is 261/112.
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,
75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/560 + 105/560 = 1200 + 105/560 = 1305/560 - 1305/560 simplified gives 261/112
- So, 75/35 + 3/16 = 261/112
In mixed form: 237/112
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