Add 16/2 and 3/35
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 3/35
16/2 + 3/35 is 283/35.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 2/35 × 2 = 6/70 - Add the two like fractions:
560/70 + 6/70 = 560 + 6/70 = 566/70 - 566/70 simplified gives 283/35
- So, 16/2 + 3/35 = 283/35
In mixed form: 83/35
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