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Add 16/3 and 30/20

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 10/20

16/3 + 30/20 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/60 + 90/60 = 320 + 90/60 = 410/60
  5. 410/60 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 16/3 + 30/20 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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