Add 2/6 and 90/16, Solve 2/6 + 5 10/16 as a fraction

Add 2/6 and 90/16

1^st number: 2/6, 2^nd number: 5 10/16

2/6 + 90/16 is 143/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
90/16 = 90 × 3/16 × 3 = 270/48
Add the two like fractions:
16/48 + 270/48 = 16 + 270/48 = 286/48
286/48 simplified gives 143/24
So, 2/6 + 90/16 = 143/24
In mixed form: 523/24

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