Add 10/72 and 16/3, Solve 10/72 + 5 1/3 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 16/3

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 5 1/3

10/72 + 16/3 is 197/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
16/3 = 16 × 24/3 × 24 = 384/72
Add the two like fractions:
10/72 + 384/72 = 10 + 384/72 = 394/72
394/72 simplified gives 197/36
So, 10/72 + 16/3 = 197/36
In mixed form: 517/36

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