Add 6/3 and 16/10, Solve 2 0/3 + 1 6/10 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 16/10

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

6/3 + 16/10 is 18/5.

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,
6/3 = 6 × 10/3 × 10 = 60/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30
Add the two like fractions:
60/30 + 48/30 = 60 + 48/30 = 108/30
108/30 simplified gives 18/5
So, 6/3 + 16/10 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5

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