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Add 8/35 and 42/16

1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 2 10/16

8/35 + 42/16 is 799/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/560 + 1470/560 = 128 + 1470/560 = 1598/560
  5. 1598/560 simplified gives 799/280
  6. So, 8/35 + 42/16 = 799/280
    In mixed form: 2239/280

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