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Add 16/35 and 90/8

1st number: 16/35, 2nd number: 11 2/8

16/35 + 90/8 is 1639/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    90/8 = 90 × 35/8 × 35 = 3150/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/280 + 3150/280 = 128 + 3150/280 = 3278/280
  5. 3278/280 simplified gives 1639/140
  6. So, 16/35 + 90/8 = 1639/140
    In mixed form: 1199/140

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