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Add 35/28 and 16/75

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 16/75

35/28 + 16/75 is 439/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    35/28 = 35 × 75/28 × 75 = 2625/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    16/75 = 16 × 28/75 × 28 = 448/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/2100 + 448/2100 = 2625 + 448/2100 = 3073/2100
  5. 3073/2100 simplified gives 439/300
  6. So, 35/28 + 16/75 = 439/300
    In mixed form: 1139/300

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