Add 56/16 and 1/35, Solve 3 8/16 + 1/35 as a fraction

Add 56/16 and 1/35

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 1/35

56/16 + 1/35 is 247/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
56/16 = 56 × 35/16 × 35 = 1960/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560
Add the two like fractions:
1960/560 + 16/560 = 1960 + 16/560 = 1976/560
1976/560 simplified gives 247/70
So, 56/16 + 1/35 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70

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