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Add 45/16 and 42/35

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 1 7/35

45/16 + 42/35 is 321/80.

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,
    45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/560 + 672/560 = 1575 + 672/560 = 2247/560
  5. 2247/560 simplified gives 321/80
  6. So, 45/16 + 42/35 = 321/80
    In mixed form: 41/80

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