Add 16/2 and 10/35
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 10/35
16/2 + 10/35 is 58/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
16/2 = 16 × 35/2 × 35 = 560/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
560/70 + 20/70 = 560 + 20/70 = 580/70 - 580/70 simplified gives 58/7
- So, 16/2 + 10/35 = 58/7
In mixed form: 82/7
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