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Add 35/28 and 27/16

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 1 11/16

35/28 + 27/16 is 47/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
    35/28 = 35 × 4/28 × 4 = 140/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/112 + 189/112 = 140 + 189/112 = 329/112
  5. 329/112 simplified gives 47/16
  6. So, 35/28 + 27/16 = 47/16
    In mixed form: 215/16

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