Add 16/10 and 5/7, Solve 1 6/10 + 5/7 as a fraction

Add 16/10 and 5/7

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 5/7

16/10 + 5/7 is 81/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
5/7 = 5 × 10/7 × 10 = 50/70
Add the two like fractions:
112/70 + 50/70 = 112 + 50/70 = 162/70
162/70 simplified gives 81/35
So, 16/10 + 5/7 = 81/35
In mixed form: 211/35

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