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Add 35/70 and 16/3

1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 5 1/3

35/70 + 16/3 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    16/3 = 16 × 70/3 × 70 = 1120/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/210 + 1120/210 = 105 + 1120/210 = 1225/210
  5. 1225/210 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 35/70 + 16/3 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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