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Add 16/3 and 49/64

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 49/64

16/3 + 49/64 is 1171/192.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    16/3 = 16 × 64/3 × 64 = 1024/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    49/64 = 49 × 3/64 × 3 = 147/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1024/192 + 147/192 = 1024 + 147/192 = 1171/192
  5. So, 16/3 + 49/64 = 1171/192
    In mixed form: 619/192

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