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Add 16/3 and 35/8

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 4 3/8

16/3 + 35/8 is 233/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    16/3 = 16 × 8/3 × 8 = 128/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    35/8 = 35 × 3/8 × 3 = 105/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/24 + 105/24 = 128 + 105/24 = 233/24
  5. So, 16/3 + 35/8 = 233/24
    In mixed form: 917/24

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