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Add 16/35 and 6/32

16/35 + 6/32 is 361/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    16/35 = 16 × 32/35 × 32 = 512/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/1120 + 210/1120 = 512 + 210/1120 = 722/1120
  5. 722/1120 simplified gives 361/560
  6. So, 16/35 + 6/32 = 361/560

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