Add 10/80 and 50/3, Solve 10/80 + 16 2/3 as a fraction

Add 10/80 and 50/3

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

10/80 + 50/3 is 403/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 3 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
10/80 = 10 × 3/80 × 3 = 30/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
50/3 = 50 × 80/3 × 80 = 4000/240
Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 4000/240 = 30 + 4000/240 = 4030/240
4030/240 simplified gives 403/24
So, 10/80 + 50/3 = 403/24
In mixed form: 1619/24

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