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Add 35/7 and 15/16

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 15/16

35/7 + 15/16 is 95/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    35/7 = 35 × 16/7 × 16 = 560/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/112 + 105/112 = 560 + 105/112 = 665/112
  5. 665/112 simplified gives 95/16
  6. So, 35/7 + 15/16 = 95/16
    In mixed form: 515/16

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