Add 35/10 and 16/42, Solve 3 5/10 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 35/10 and 16/42

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 16/42

35/10 + 16/42 is 163/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
35/10 = 35 × 21/10 × 21 = 735/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
Add the two like fractions:
735/210 + 80/210 = 735 + 80/210 = 815/210
815/210 simplified gives 163/42
So, 35/10 + 16/42 = 163/42
In mixed form: 337/42

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