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Add 16/35 and 1/56

16/35 + 1/56 is 19/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/280 + 5/280 = 128 + 5/280 = 133/280
  5. 133/280 simplified gives 19/40
  6. So, 16/35 + 1/56 = 19/40

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