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Add 16/35 and 40/48

16/35 + 40/48 is 271/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    16/35 = 16 × 48/35 × 48 = 768/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    40/48 = 40 × 35/48 × 35 = 1400/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/1680 + 1400/1680 = 768 + 1400/1680 = 2168/1680
  5. 2168/1680 simplified gives 271/210
  6. So, 16/35 + 40/48 = 271/210
    In mixed form: 161/210

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