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Add 16/35 and 70/72

16/35 + 70/72 is 1801/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    16/35 = 16 × 72/35 × 72 = 1152/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    70/72 = 70 × 35/72 × 35 = 2450/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/2520 + 2450/2520 = 1152 + 2450/2520 = 3602/2520
  5. 3602/2520 simplified gives 1801/1260
  6. So, 16/35 + 70/72 = 1801/1260
    In mixed form: 1541/1260

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