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Add 1/10 and 4/3

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 1/3

1/10 + 4/3 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 3 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    4/3 = 4 × 10/3 × 10 = 40/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/30 + 40/30 = 3 + 40/30 = 43/30
  5. So, 1/10 + 4/3 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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