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Add 16/3 and 1/5

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1/5

16/3 + 1/5 is 83/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    16/3 = 16 × 5/3 × 5 = 80/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    1/5 = 1 × 3/5 × 3 = 3/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/15 + 3/15 = 80 + 3/15 = 83/15
  5. So, 16/3 + 1/5 = 83/15
    In mixed form: 58/15

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