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Add 42/16 and 15/35

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 15/35

42/16 + 15/35 is 171/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/560 + 240/560 = 1470 + 240/560 = 1710/560
  5. 1710/560 simplified gives 171/56
  6. So, 42/16 + 15/35 = 171/56
    In mixed form: 33/56

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