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Add 16/35 and 3/24

16/35 + 3/24 is 163/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    16/35 = 16 × 24/35 × 24 = 384/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/840 + 105/840 = 384 + 105/840 = 489/840
  5. 489/840 simplified gives 163/280
  6. So, 16/35 + 3/24 = 163/280

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