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Add 35/20 and 16/3

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 5 1/3

35/20 + 16/3 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/60 + 320/60 = 105 + 320/60 = 425/60
  5. 425/60 simplified gives 85/12
  6. So, 35/20 + 16/3 = 85/12
    In mixed form: 71/12

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