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Add 28/3 and 16/4

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 4 0/4

28/3 + 16/4 is 40/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    28/3 = 28 × 4/3 × 4 = 112/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/12 + 48/12 = 112 + 48/12 = 160/12
  5. 160/12 simplified gives 40/3
  6. So, 28/3 + 16/4 = 40/3
    In mixed form: 131/3

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