Add 35/16 and 80/70, Solve 2 3/16 + 1 10/70 as a fraction

Add 35/16 and 80/70

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

35/16 + 80/70 is 373/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
80/70 = 80 × 8/70 × 8 = 640/560
Add the two like fractions:
1225/560 + 640/560 = 1225 + 640/560 = 1865/560
1865/560 simplified gives 373/112
So, 35/16 + 80/70 = 373/112
In mixed form: 337/112

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