Add 49/3 and 72/10, Solve 16 1/3 + 7 2/10 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 72/10

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

49/3 + 72/10 is 353/15.

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,
49/3 = 49 × 10/3 × 10 = 490/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
72/10 = 72 × 3/10 × 3 = 216/30
Add the two like fractions:
490/30 + 216/30 = 490 + 216/30 = 706/30
706/30 simplified gives 353/15
So, 49/3 + 72/10 = 353/15
In mixed form: 238/15

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