Add 3/35 and 42/16, Solve 3/35 + 2 10/16 as a fraction

Add 3/35 and 42/16

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

3/35 + 42/16 is 759/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
Add the two like fractions:
48/560 + 1470/560 = 48 + 1470/560 = 1518/560
1518/560 simplified gives 759/280
So, 3/35 + 42/16 = 759/280
In mixed form: 2199/280

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