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Add 64/35 and 20/16

1st number: 1 29/35, 2nd number: 1 4/16

64/35 + 20/16 is 431/140.

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,
    64/35 = 64 × 16/35 × 16 = 1024/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/560 + 700/560 = 1024 + 700/560 = 1724/560
  5. 1724/560 simplified gives 431/140
  6. So, 64/35 + 20/16 = 431/140
    In mixed form: 311/140

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