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Add 35/3 and 16/48

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 16/48

35/3 + 16/48 is 12/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   35/3 = 35 × 16/3 × 16 = 560/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   16/48 = 16 × 1/48 × 1 = 16/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/48 + 16/48 = 560 + 16/48 = 576/48
5. 576/48 simplified gives 12/1
6. So, 35/3 + 16/48 = 12/1

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