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Add 35/2 and 18/16

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 1 2/16

35/2 + 18/16 is 149/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    35/2 = 35 × 8/2 × 8 = 280/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    18/16 = 18 × 1/16 × 1 = 18/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/16 + 18/16 = 280 + 18/16 = 298/16
  5. 298/16 simplified gives 149/8
  6. So, 35/2 + 18/16 = 149/8
    In mixed form: 185/8

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