Add 8/35 and 24/16, Solve 8/35 + 1 8/16 as a fraction

Add 8/35 and 24/16

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

8/35 + 24/16 is 121/70.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
24/16 = 24 × 35/16 × 35 = 840/560
Add the two like fractions:
128/560 + 840/560 = 128 + 840/560 = 968/560
968/560 simplified gives 121/70
So, 8/35 + 24/16 = 121/70
In mixed form: 151/70

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