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Add 6/10 and 16/4

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 4 0/4

6/10 + 16/4 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   6/10 = 6 × 2/10 × 2 = 12/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   16/4 = 16 × 5/4 × 5 = 80/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/20 + 80/20 = 12 + 80/20 = 92/20
5. 92/20 simplified gives 23/5
6. So, 6/10 + 16/4 = 23/5
   In mixed form: 43/5

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