Add 5/3 and 4/16, Solve 1 2/3 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 4/16

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 4/16

5/3 + 4/16 is 23/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
5/3 = 5 × 16/3 × 16 = 80/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
Add the two like fractions:
80/48 + 12/48 = 80 + 12/48 = 92/48
92/48 simplified gives 23/12
So, 5/3 + 4/16 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12

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