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Add 35/16 and 4/15

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 4/15

35/16 + 4/15 is 589/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/240 + 64/240 = 525 + 64/240 = 589/240
  5. So, 35/16 + 4/15 = 589/240
    In mixed form: 2109/240

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