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Add 24/35 and 7/16

24/35 + 7/16 is 629/560.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/560 + 245/560 = 384 + 245/560 = 629/560
  5. So, 24/35 + 7/16 = 629/560
    In mixed form: 169/560

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