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Add 3/16 and 9/3

1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 3 0/3

3/16 + 9/3 is 51/16.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    9/3 = 9 × 16/3 × 16 = 144/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/48 + 144/48 = 9 + 144/48 = 153/48
  5. 153/48 simplified gives 51/16
  6. So, 3/16 + 9/3 = 51/16
    In mixed form: 33/16

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