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Add 49/3 and 56/35

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

49/3 + 56/35 is 269/15.

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,
   49/3 = 49 × 35/3 × 35 = 1715/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   56/35 = 56 × 3/35 × 3 = 168/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1715/105 + 168/105 = 1715 + 168/105 = 1883/105
5. 1883/105 simplified gives 269/15
6. So, 49/3 + 56/35 = 269/15
   In mixed form: 1714/15

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