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Add 8/2 and 4/3

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/3

8/2 + 4/3 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    8/2 = 8 × 3/2 × 3 = 24/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    4/3 = 4 × 2/3 × 2 = 8/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/6 + 8/6 = 24 + 8/6 = 32/6
  5. 32/6 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 8/2 + 4/3 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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