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Add 16/28 and 21/35

16/28 + 21/35 is 41/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/140 + 84/140 = 80 + 84/140 = 164/140
  5. 164/140 simplified gives 41/35
  6. So, 16/28 + 21/35 = 41/35
    In mixed form: 16/35

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