Add 10/2 and 1/3
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1/3
10/2 + 1/3 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
10/2 = 10 × 3/2 × 3 = 30/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
1/3 = 1 × 2/3 × 2 = 2/6 - Add the two like fractions:
30/6 + 2/6 = 30 + 2/6 = 32/6 - 32/6 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 10/2 + 1/3 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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