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Add 18/16 and 5/35

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 5/35

18/16 + 5/35 is 71/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    18/16 = 18 × 35/16 × 35 = 630/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    5/35 = 5 × 16/35 × 16 = 80/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/560 + 80/560 = 630 + 80/560 = 710/560
  5. 710/560 simplified gives 71/56
  6. So, 18/16 + 5/35 = 71/56
    In mixed form: 115/56

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