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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/280 + 16/280 = 560 + 16/280 = 576/280
  5. 576/280 simplified gives 72/35
  6. So, 16/8 + 2/35 = 72/35
    In mixed form: 22/35

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