Add 10/3 and 8/16
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 8/16
10/3 + 8/16 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
10/3 = 10 × 16/3 × 16 = 160/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48 - Add the two like fractions:
160/48 + 24/48 = 160 + 24/48 = 184/48 - 184/48 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 10/3 + 8/16 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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