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Add 72/35 and 10/16

1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 10/16

72/35 + 10/16 is 751/280.

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,
    72/35 = 72 × 16/35 × 16 = 1152/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    10/16 = 10 × 35/16 × 35 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/560 + 350/560 = 1152 + 350/560 = 1502/560
  5. 1502/560 simplified gives 751/280
  6. So, 72/35 + 10/16 = 751/280
    In mixed form: 2191/280

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