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Add 40/3 and 16/35

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 16/35

40/3 + 16/35 is 1448/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    40/3 = 40 × 35/3 × 35 = 1400/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    16/35 = 16 × 3/35 × 3 = 48/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/105 + 48/105 = 1400 + 48/105 = 1448/105
  5. So, 40/3 + 16/35 = 1448/105
    In mixed form: 1383/105

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