Add 10/12 and 50/3, Solve 10/12 + 16 2/3 as a fraction

Add 10/12 and 50/3

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

10/12 + 50/3 is 35/2.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
50/3 = 50 × 4/3 × 4 = 200/12
Add the two like fractions:
10/12 + 200/12 = 10 + 200/12 = 210/12
210/12 simplified gives 35/2
So, 10/12 + 50/3 = 35/2
In mixed form: 171/2

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