Add 10/3 and 12/16, Solve 3 1/3 + 12/16 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 12/16

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 12/16

10/3 + 12/16 is 49/12.

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,
10/3 = 10 × 16/3 × 16 = 160/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48
Add the two like fractions:
160/48 + 36/48 = 160 + 36/48 = 196/48
196/48 simplified gives 49/12
So, 10/3 + 12/16 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12

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