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Add 63/35 and 1/16

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 1/16

63/35 + 1/16 is 149/80.

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,
    63/35 = 63 × 16/35 × 16 = 1008/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    1/16 = 1 × 35/16 × 35 = 35/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/560 + 35/560 = 1008 + 35/560 = 1043/560
  5. 1043/560 simplified gives 149/80
  6. So, 63/35 + 1/16 = 149/80
    In mixed form: 169/80

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