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Add 7/6 and 5/16

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

7/6 + 5/16 is 71/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    7/6 = 7 × 8/6 × 8 = 56/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    5/16 = 5 × 3/16 × 3 = 15/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/48 + 15/48 = 56 + 15/48 = 71/48
  5. So, 7/6 + 5/16 = 71/48
    In mixed form: 123/48

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