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Add 7/35 and 16/32

7/35 + 16/32 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    7/35 = 7 × 32/35 × 32 = 224/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    16/32 = 16 × 35/32 × 35 = 560/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1120 + 560/1120 = 224 + 560/1120 = 784/1120
  5. 784/1120 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 7/35 + 16/32 = 7/10

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