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Add 21/16 and 25/35

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 25/35

21/16 + 25/35 is 227/112.

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,
    21/16 = 21 × 35/16 × 35 = 735/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    25/35 = 25 × 16/35 × 16 = 400/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/560 + 400/560 = 735 + 400/560 = 1135/560
  5. 1135/560 simplified gives 227/112
  6. So, 21/16 + 25/35 = 227/112
    In mixed form: 23/112

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