Add 25/35 and 16/10, Solve 25/35 + 1 6/10 as a fraction

Add 25/35 and 16/10

1^st number: 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

25/35 + 16/10 is 81/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70
Add the two like fractions:
50/70 + 112/70 = 50 + 112/70 = 162/70
162/70 simplified gives 81/35
So, 25/35 + 16/10 = 81/35
In mixed form: 211/35

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