Add 10/18 and 16/3, Solve 10/18 + 5 1/3 as a fraction

Add 10/18 and 16/3

1^st number: 10/18, 2^nd number: 5 1/3

10/18 + 16/3 is 53/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
16/3 = 16 × 6/3 × 6 = 96/18
Add the two like fractions:
10/18 + 96/18 = 10 + 96/18 = 106/18
106/18 simplified gives 53/9
So, 10/18 + 16/3 = 53/9
In mixed form: 58/9

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