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Add 32/35 and 20/16

1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 1 4/16

32/35 + 20/16 is 303/140.

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,
    32/35 = 32 × 16/35 × 16 = 512/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/560 + 700/560 = 512 + 700/560 = 1212/560
  5. 1212/560 simplified gives 303/140
  6. So, 32/35 + 20/16 = 303/140
    In mixed form: 223/140

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