Add 16/3 and 98/35
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2 28/35
16/3 + 98/35 is 122/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
98/35 = 98 × 3/35 × 3 = 294/105 - Add the two like fractions:
560/105 + 294/105 = 560 + 294/105 = 854/105 - 854/105 simplified gives 122/15
- So, 16/3 + 98/35 = 122/15
In mixed form: 82/15
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