Add 72/35 and 6/16, Solve 2 2/35 + 6/16 as a fraction

Add 72/35 and 6/16

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 6/16

72/35 + 6/16 is 681/280.

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,
72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560
Add the two like fractions:
1152/560 + 210/560 = 1152 + 210/560 = 1362/560
1362/560 simplified gives 681/280
So, 72/35 + 6/16 = 681/280
In mixed form: 2121/280

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