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Add 16/10 and 42/3

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 14 0/3

16/10 + 42/3 is 78/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 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 3 × 10 = 30,
    42/3 = 42 × 10/3 × 10 = 420/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/30 + 420/30 = 48 + 420/30 = 468/30
  5. 468/30 simplified gives 78/5
  6. So, 16/10 + 42/3 = 78/5
    In mixed form: 153/5

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