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Add 9/35 and 16/28

9/35 + 16/28 is 29/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/140 + 80/140 = 36 + 80/140 = 116/140
  5. 116/140 simplified gives 29/35
  6. So, 9/35 + 16/28 = 29/35

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