Add 80/35 and 7/16, Solve 2 10/35 + 7/16 as a fraction

Add 80/35 and 7/16

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 7/16

80/35 + 7/16 is 305/112.

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,
80/35 = 80 × 16/35 × 16 = 1280/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560
Add the two like fractions:
1280/560 + 245/560 = 1280 + 245/560 = 1525/560
1525/560 simplified gives 305/112
So, 80/35 + 7/16 = 305/112
In mixed form: 281/112

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