Add 3/35 and 45/16, Solve 3/35 + 2 13/16 as a fraction

Add 3/35 and 45/16

1^st number: 3/35, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

3/35 + 45/16 is 1623/560.

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,
45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560
Add the two like fractions:
48/560 + 1575/560 = 48 + 1575/560 = 1623/560
So, 3/35 + 45/16 = 1623/560
In mixed form: 2503/560

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