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Add 75/35 and 18/16

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 1 2/16

75/35 + 18/16 is 183/56.

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,
    75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    18/16 = 18 × 35/16 × 35 = 630/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/560 + 630/560 = 1200 + 630/560 = 1830/560
  5. 1830/560 simplified gives 183/56
  6. So, 75/35 + 18/16 = 183/56
    In mixed form: 315/56

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