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Add 16/35 and 20/56

16/35 + 20/56 is 57/70.

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,
    20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/280 + 100/280 = 128 + 100/280 = 228/280
  5. 228/280 simplified gives 57/70
  6. So, 16/35 + 20/56 = 57/70

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