Add 45/35 and 2/16, Solve 1 10/35 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 45/35 and 2/16

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 2/16

45/35 + 2/16 is 79/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
45/35 = 45 × 16/35 × 16 = 720/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
Add the two like fractions:
720/560 + 70/560 = 720 + 70/560 = 790/560
790/560 simplified gives 79/56
So, 45/35 + 2/16 = 79/56
In mixed form: 123/56

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