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Add 40/16 and 50/35

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 1 15/35

40/16 + 50/35 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    50/35 = 50 × 16/35 × 16 = 800/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/560 + 800/560 = 1400 + 800/560 = 2200/560
  5. 2200/560 simplified gives 55/14
  6. So, 40/16 + 50/35 = 55/14
    In mixed form: 313/14

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