Add 56/35 and 40/16, Solve 1 21/35 + 2 8/16 as a fraction

Add 56/35 and 40/16

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

56/35 + 40/16 is 41/10.

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,
56/35 = 56 × 16/35 × 16 = 896/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
40/16 = 40 × 35/16 × 35 = 1400/560
Add the two like fractions:
896/560 + 1400/560 = 896 + 1400/560 = 2296/560
2296/560 simplified gives 41/10
So, 56/35 + 40/16 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10

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