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Add 35/28 and 3/16

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 3/16

35/28 + 3/16 is 23/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    35/28 = 35 × 4/28 × 4 = 140/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    3/16 = 3 × 7/16 × 7 = 21/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/112 + 21/112 = 140 + 21/112 = 161/112
  5. 161/112 simplified gives 23/16
  6. So, 35/28 + 3/16 = 23/16
    In mixed form: 17/16

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