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

Add 16/3 and 5/10

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

16/3 + 5/10 is 35/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 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 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
Add the two like fractions:
160/30 + 15/30 = 160 + 15/30 = 175/30
175/30 simplified gives 35/6
So, 16/3 + 5/10 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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