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Add 1/16 and 42/35

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

1/16 + 42/35 is 101/80.

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,
    42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/560 + 672/560 = 35 + 672/560 = 707/560
  5. 707/560 simplified gives 101/80
  6. So, 1/16 + 42/35 = 101/80
    In mixed form: 121/80

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