Add 16/6 and 50/5, Solve 2 4/6 + 10 0/5 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 50/5

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

16/6 + 50/5 is 38/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
50/5 = 50 × 6/5 × 6 = 300/30
Add the two like fractions:
80/30 + 300/30 = 80 + 300/30 = 380/30
380/30 simplified gives 38/3
So, 16/6 + 50/5 = 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3

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