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Add 20/3 and 42/16

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2 10/16

20/3 + 42/16 is 223/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    20/3 = 20 × 16/3 × 16 = 320/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/48 + 126/48 = 320 + 126/48 = 446/48
  5. 446/48 simplified gives 223/24
  6. So, 20/3 + 42/16 = 223/24
    In mixed form: 97/24

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