Add 2/16 and 60/7, Solve 2/16 + 8 4/7 as a fraction

Add 2/16 and 60/7

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

2/16 + 60/7 is 487/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
60/7 = 60 × 16/7 × 16 = 960/112
Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 960/112 = 14 + 960/112 = 974/112
974/112 simplified gives 487/56
So, 2/16 + 60/7 = 487/56
In mixed form: 839/56

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