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Add 6/16 and 21/5

1st number: 6/16, 2nd number: 4 1/5

6/16 + 21/5 is 183/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 5 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    21/5 = 21 × 16/5 × 16 = 336/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/80 + 336/80 = 30 + 336/80 = 366/80
  5. 366/80 simplified gives 183/40
  6. So, 6/16 + 21/5 = 183/40
    In mixed form: 423/40

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