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Add 6/4 and 5/3

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

6/4 + 5/3 is 19/6.

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,
    5/3 = 5 × 4/3 × 4 = 20/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/12 + 20/12 = 18 + 20/12 = 38/12
  5. 38/12 simplified gives 19/6
  6. So, 6/4 + 5/3 = 19/6
    In mixed form: 31/6

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