Add 16/8 and 2/35
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 2/35
16/8 + 2/35 is 72/35.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 16/280 = 560 + 16/280 = 576/280 - 576/280 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 16/8 + 2/35 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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