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Add 42/35 and 27/16

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1 11/16

42/35 + 27/16 is 231/80.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/560 + 945/560 = 672 + 945/560 = 1617/560
  5. 1617/560 simplified gives 231/80
  6. So, 42/35 + 27/16 = 231/80
    In mixed form: 271/80

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