Add 16/3 and 15/35, Solve 5 1/3 + 15/35 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 15/35

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 15/35

16/3 + 15/35 is 121/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
16/3 = 16 × 35/3 × 35 = 560/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
15/35 = 15 × 3/35 × 3 = 45/105
Add the two like fractions:
560/105 + 45/105 = 560 + 45/105 = 605/105
605/105 simplified gives 121/21
So, 16/3 + 15/35 = 121/21
In mixed form: 516/21

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