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Add 9/16 and 8/3

1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 2 2/3

9/16 + 8/3 is 155/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    8/3 = 8 × 16/3 × 16 = 128/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/48 + 128/48 = 27 + 128/48 = 155/48
  5. So, 9/16 + 8/3 = 155/48
    In mixed form: 311/48

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