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Add 56/35 and 20/16

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 1 4/16

56/35 + 20/16 is 57/20.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 16/35 × 16 = 896/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/560 + 700/560 = 896 + 700/560 = 1596/560
  5. 1596/560 simplified gives 57/20
  6. So, 56/35 + 20/16 = 57/20
    In mixed form: 217/20

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