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Add 2/16 and 80/35

1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 2 10/35

2/16 + 80/35 is 135/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    80/35 = 80 × 16/35 × 16 = 1280/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/560 + 1280/560 = 70 + 1280/560 = 1350/560
  5. 1350/560 simplified gives 135/56
  6. So, 2/16 + 80/35 = 135/56
    In mixed form: 223/56

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