Add 16/3 and 35/30, Solve 5 1/3 + 1 5/30 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 35/30

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

16/3 + 35/30 is 13/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
16/3 = 16 × 10/3 × 10 = 160/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
35/30 = 35 × 1/30 × 1 = 35/30
Add the two like fractions:
160/30 + 35/30 = 160 + 35/30 = 195/30
195/30 simplified gives 13/2
So, 16/3 + 35/30 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2

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