Add 75/35 and 2/16, Solve 2 5/35 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 75/35 and 2/16

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 2/16

75/35 + 2/16 is 127/56.

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,
75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560
Add the two like fractions:
1200/560 + 70/560 = 1200 + 70/560 = 1270/560
1270/560 simplified gives 127/56
So, 75/35 + 2/16 = 127/56
In mixed form: 215/56

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