Add 36/16 and 2/70, Solve 2 4/16 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 2/70

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 2/70

36/16 + 2/70 is 319/140.

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,
36/16 = 36 × 35/16 × 35 = 1260/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
Add the two like fractions:
1260/560 + 16/560 = 1260 + 16/560 = 1276/560
1276/560 simplified gives 319/140
So, 36/16 + 2/70 = 319/140
In mixed form: 239/140

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