Add 35/3 and 2/16, Solve 11 2/3 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 35/3 and 2/16

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 2/16

35/3 + 2/16 is 283/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
Add the two like fractions:
560/48 + 6/48 = 560 + 6/48 = 566/48
566/48 simplified gives 283/24
So, 35/3 + 2/16 = 283/24
In mixed form: 1119/24

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