Add 35/7 and 6/16, Solve 5 0/7 + 6/16 as a fraction

Add 35/7 and 6/16

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 6/16

35/7 + 6/16 is 43/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
35/7 = 35 × 16/7 × 16 = 560/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
Add the two like fractions:
560/112 + 42/112 = 560 + 42/112 = 602/112
602/112 simplified gives 43/8
So, 35/7 + 6/16 = 43/8
In mixed form: 53/8

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