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Add 8/2 and 6/16

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 6/16

8/2 + 6/16 is 35/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    8/2 = 8 × 8/2 × 8 = 64/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    6/16 = 6 × 1/16 × 1 = 6/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/16 + 6/16 = 64 + 6/16 = 70/16
  5. 70/16 simplified gives 35/8
  6. So, 8/2 + 6/16 = 35/8
    In mixed form: 43/8

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