Add 35/16 and 2/30, Solve 2 3/16 + 2/30 as a fraction

Add 35/16 and 2/30

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 2/30

35/16 + 2/30 is 541/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 30 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
Add the two like fractions:
525/240 + 16/240 = 525 + 16/240 = 541/240
So, 35/16 + 2/30 = 541/240
In mixed form: 261/240

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