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Add 16/3 and 35/80

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 35/80

16/3 + 35/80 is 277/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
    16/3 = 16 × 80/3 × 80 = 1280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/240 + 105/240 = 1280 + 105/240 = 1385/240
  5. 1385/240 simplified gives 277/48
  6. So, 16/3 + 35/80 = 277/48
    In mixed form: 537/48

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