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Add 4/35 and 16/7

1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 2 2/7

4/35 + 16/7 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    4/35 = 4 × 1/35 × 1 = 4/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    16/7 = 16 × 5/7 × 5 = 80/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/35 + 80/35 = 4 + 80/35 = 84/35
  5. 84/35 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 4/35 + 16/7 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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