Add 16/8 and 14/35
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 14/35
16/8 + 14/35 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 112/280 = 560 + 112/280 = 672/280 - 672/280 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 16/8 + 14/35 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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