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Add 16/10 and 15/6

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 2 3/6

16/10 + 15/6 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/30 + 75/30 = 48 + 75/30 = 123/30
  5. 123/30 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 16/10 + 15/6 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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