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Add 2/6 and 16/7

1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 2 2/7

2/6 + 16/7 is 55/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    2/6 = 2 × 7/6 × 7 = 14/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    16/7 = 16 × 6/7 × 6 = 96/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/42 + 96/42 = 14 + 96/42 = 110/42
  5. 110/42 simplified gives 55/21
  6. So, 2/6 + 16/7 = 55/21
    In mixed form: 213/21

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