Add 35/6 and 8/16
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 8/16
35/6 + 8/16 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
35/6 = 35 × 8/6 × 8 = 280/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48 - Add the two like fractions:
280/48 + 24/48 = 280 + 24/48 = 304/48 - 304/48 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 35/6 + 8/16 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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