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Add 6/2 and 21/16

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/16

6/2 + 21/16 is 69/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 8 = 16,
    6/2 = 6 × 8/2 × 8 = 48/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    21/16 = 21 × 1/16 × 1 = 21/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/16 + 21/16 = 48 + 21/16 = 69/16
  5. So, 6/2 + 21/16 = 69/16
    In mixed form: 45/16

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