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Add 32/3 and 2/16

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

32/3 + 2/16 is 259/24.

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,
    32/3 = 32 × 16/3 × 16 = 512/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    2/16 = 2 × 3/16 × 3 = 6/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/48 + 6/48 = 512 + 6/48 = 518/48
  5. 518/48 simplified gives 259/24
  6. So, 32/3 + 2/16 = 259/24
    In mixed form: 1019/24

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