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

Add 50/5 and 6/16

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 6/16

50/5 + 6/16 is 83/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
50/5 = 50 × 16/5 × 16 = 800/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80
Add the two like fractions:
800/80 + 30/80 = 800 + 30/80 = 830/80
830/80 simplified gives 83/8
So, 50/5 + 6/16 = 83/8
In mixed form: 103/8

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