Add 10/35 and 16/9, Solve 10/35 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 10/35 and 16/9

1^st number: 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

10/35 + 16/9 is 130/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
16/9 = 16 × 35/9 × 35 = 560/315
Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 560/315 = 90 + 560/315 = 650/315
650/315 simplified gives 130/63
So, 10/35 + 16/9 = 130/63
In mixed form: 24/63

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