Add 35/16 and 40/56
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 40/56
35/16 + 40/56 is 325/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
35/16 = 35 × 7/16 × 7 = 245/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
40/56 = 40 × 2/56 × 2 = 80/112 - Add the two like fractions:
245/112 + 80/112 = 245 + 80/112 = 325/112 - So, 35/16 + 40/56 = 325/112
In mixed form: 2101/112
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