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Add 3/10 and 56/16

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 3 8/16

3/10 + 56/16 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    3/10 = 3 × 8/10 × 8 = 24/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/80 + 280/80 = 24 + 280/80 = 304/80
  5. 304/80 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 3/10 + 56/16 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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