Add 81/35 and 2/16
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 2/16
81/35 + 2/16 is 683/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
81/35 = 81 × 16/35 × 16 = 1296/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
2/16 = 2 × 35/16 × 35 = 70/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/560 + 70/560 = 1296 + 70/560 = 1366/560 - 1366/560 simplified gives 683/280
- So, 81/35 + 2/16 = 683/280
In mixed form: 2123/280
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