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Add 4/56 and 16/35

4/56 + 16/35 is 37/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/280 + 128/280 = 20 + 128/280 = 148/280
  5. 148/280 simplified gives 37/70
  6. So, 4/56 + 16/35 = 37/70

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