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Add 3/35 and 90/16

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 5 10/16

3/35 + 90/16 is 1599/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    90/16 = 90 × 35/16 × 35 = 3150/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/560 + 3150/560 = 48 + 3150/560 = 3198/560
  5. 3198/560 simplified gives 1599/280
  6. So, 3/35 + 90/16 = 1599/280
    In mixed form: 5199/280

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