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Add 35/56 and 16/3

1st number: 35/56, 2nd number: 5 1/3

35/56 + 16/3 is 143/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 3 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
    16/3 = 16 × 56/3 × 56 = 896/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/168 + 896/168 = 105 + 896/168 = 1001/168
  5. 1001/168 simplified gives 143/24
  6. So, 35/56 + 16/3 = 143/24
    In mixed form: 523/24

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