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Add 10/35 and 10/16

10/35 + 10/16 is 51/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    10/35 = 10 × 16/35 × 16 = 160/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/560 + 350/560 = 160 + 350/560 = 510/560
  5. 510/560 simplified gives 51/56
  6. So, 10/35 + 10/16 = 51/56

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