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Add 16/3 and 90/35

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2 20/35

16/3 + 90/35 is 166/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    16/3 = 16 × 35/3 × 35 = 560/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    90/35 = 90 × 3/35 × 3 = 270/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/105 + 270/105 = 560 + 270/105 = 830/105
  5. 830/105 simplified gives 166/21
  6. So, 16/3 + 90/35 = 166/21
    In mixed form: 719/21

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