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Add 72/16 and 3/35

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 3/35

72/16 + 3/35 is 321/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    72/16 = 72 × 35/16 × 35 = 2520/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/560 + 48/560 = 2520 + 48/560 = 2568/560
  5. 2568/560 simplified gives 321/70
  6. So, 72/16 + 3/35 = 321/70
    In mixed form: 441/70

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