Add 6/3 and 14/16, Solve 2 0/3 + 14/16 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 14/16

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/16

6/3 + 14/16 is 23/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
6/3 = 6 × 16/3 × 16 = 96/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48
Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 42/48 = 96 + 42/48 = 138/48
138/48 simplified gives 23/8
So, 6/3 + 14/16 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8

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