Add 16/3 and 40/4, Solve 5 1/3 + 10 0/4 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 40/4

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 10 0/4

16/3 + 40/4 is 46/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
40/4 = 40 × 3/4 × 3 = 120/12
Add the two like fractions:
64/12 + 120/12 = 64 + 120/12 = 184/12
184/12 simplified gives 46/3
So, 16/3 + 40/4 = 46/3
In mixed form: 151/3

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