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Add 6/4 and 16/3

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 5 1/3

6/4 + 16/3 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    16/3 = 16 × 4/3 × 4 = 64/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/12 + 64/12 = 18 + 64/12 = 82/12
  5. 82/12 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 6/4 + 16/3 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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