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Add 75/3 and 3/10

1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 3/10

75/3 + 3/10 is 253/10.

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,
    75/3 = 75 × 10/3 × 10 = 750/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/30 + 9/30 = 750 + 9/30 = 759/30
  5. 759/30 simplified gives 253/10
  6. So, 75/3 + 3/10 = 253/10
    In mixed form: 253/10

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