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Add 25/3 and 2/10

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 2/10

25/3 + 2/10 is 128/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    25/3 = 25 × 10/3 × 10 = 250/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/30 + 6/30 = 250 + 6/30 = 256/30
  5. 256/30 simplified gives 128/15
  6. So, 25/3 + 2/10 = 128/15
    In mixed form: 88/15

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