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Add 56/16 and 6/3

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 2 0/3

56/16 + 6/3 is 11/2.

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,
    56/16 = 56 × 3/16 × 3 = 168/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    6/3 = 6 × 16/3 × 16 = 96/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/48 + 96/48 = 168 + 96/48 = 264/48
  5. 264/48 simplified gives 11/2
  6. So, 56/16 + 6/3 = 11/2
    In mixed form: 51/2

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