Add 63/35 and 2/16
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 2/16
63/35 + 2/16 is 77/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
63/35 = 63 × 16/35 × 16 = 1008/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/560 + 70/560 = 1008 + 70/560 = 1078/560 - 1078/560 simplified gives 77/40
- So, 63/35 + 2/16 = 77/40
In mixed form: 137/40
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