Add 98/3 and 10/16, Solve 32 2/3 + 10/16 as a fraction

Add 98/3 and 10/16

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 10/16

98/3 + 10/16 is 799/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
98/3 = 98 × 16/3 × 16 = 1568/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
Add the two like fractions:
1568/48 + 30/48 = 1568 + 30/48 = 1598/48
1598/48 simplified gives 799/24
So, 98/3 + 10/16 = 799/24
In mixed form: 337/24

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