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Add 35/3 and 70/16

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 4 6/16

35/3 + 70/16 is 385/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 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 16 × 3 = 48,
    70/16 = 70 × 3/16 × 3 = 210/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/48 + 210/48 = 560 + 210/48 = 770/48
  5. 770/48 simplified gives 385/24
  6. So, 35/3 + 70/16 = 385/24
    In mixed form: 161/24

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