Add 35/20 and 2/16
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 2/16
35/20 + 2/16 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
35/20 = 35 × 4/20 × 4 = 140/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Add the two like fractions:
140/80 + 10/80 = 140 + 10/80 = 150/80 - 150/80 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 35/20 + 2/16 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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