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Add 16/35 and 10/16

16/35 + 10/16 is 303/280.

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,
    16/35 = 16 × 16/35 × 16 = 256/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/560 + 350/560 = 256 + 350/560 = 606/560
  5. 606/560 simplified gives 303/280
  6. So, 16/35 + 10/16 = 303/280
    In mixed form: 123/280

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