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Add 7/35 and 14/16

7/35 + 14/16 is 43/40.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 16/35 × 16 = 112/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/560 + 490/560 = 112 + 490/560 = 602/560
  5. 602/560 simplified gives 43/40
  6. So, 7/35 + 14/16 = 43/40
    In mixed form: 13/40

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