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Add 35/75 and 5/16

35/75 + 5/16 is 187/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    35/75 = 35 × 16/75 × 16 = 560/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
    5/16 = 5 × 75/16 × 75 = 375/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/1200 + 375/1200 = 560 + 375/1200 = 935/1200
  5. 935/1200 simplified gives 187/240
  6. So, 35/75 + 5/16 = 187/240

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