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Add 16/5 and 8/35

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 8/35

16/5 + 8/35 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    16/5 = 16 × 7/5 × 7 = 112/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    8/35 = 8 × 1/35 × 1 = 8/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/35 + 8/35 = 112 + 8/35 = 120/35
  5. 120/35 simplified gives 24/7
  6. So, 16/5 + 8/35 = 24/7
    In mixed form: 33/7

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