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Add 8/35 and 1/16

8/35 + 1/16 is 163/560.

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,
    8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    1/16 = 1 × 35/16 × 35 = 35/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/560 + 35/560 = 128 + 35/560 = 163/560
  5. So, 8/35 + 1/16 = 163/560

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