Add 2/35 and 98/16
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 6 2/16
2/35 + 98/16 is 1731/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
98/16 = 98 × 35/16 × 35 = 3430/560 - Add the two like fractions:
32/560 + 3430/560 = 32 + 3430/560 = 3462/560 - 3462/560 simplified gives 1731/280
- So, 2/35 + 98/16 = 1731/280
In mixed form: 651/280
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