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Add 3/35 and 16/10

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 6/10

3/35 + 16/10 is 59/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    3/35 = 3 × 2/35 × 2 = 6/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/70 + 112/70 = 6 + 112/70 = 118/70
  5. 118/70 simplified gives 59/35
  6. So, 3/35 + 16/10 = 59/35
    In mixed form: 124/35

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