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Add 15/35 and 81/16

1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 5 1/16

15/35 + 81/16 is 615/112.

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,
    15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    81/16 = 81 × 35/16 × 35 = 2835/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/560 + 2835/560 = 240 + 2835/560 = 3075/560
  5. 3075/560 simplified gives 615/112
  6. So, 15/35 + 81/16 = 615/112
    In mixed form: 555/112

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