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Add 10/35 and 42/16

1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 2 10/16

10/35 + 42/16 is 163/56.

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,
    42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/560 + 1470/560 = 160 + 1470/560 = 1630/560
  5. 1630/560 simplified gives 163/56
  6. So, 10/35 + 42/16 = 163/56
    In mixed form: 251/56

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