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Add 1/16 and 24/35

1/16 + 24/35 is 419/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    1/16 = 1 × 35/16 × 35 = 35/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/560 + 384/560 = 35 + 384/560 = 419/560
  5. So, 1/16 + 24/35 = 419/560

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