Add 8/35 and 49/16, Solve 8/35 + 3 1/16 as a fraction

Add 8/35 and 49/16

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

8/35 + 49/16 is 1843/560.

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,
49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560
Add the two like fractions:
128/560 + 1715/560 = 128 + 1715/560 = 1843/560
So, 8/35 + 49/16 = 1843/560
In mixed form: 3163/560

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