Add 10/3 and 15/36, Solve 3 1/3 + 15/36 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 15/36

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 15/36

10/3 + 15/36 is 15/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
10/3 = 10 × 12/3 × 12 = 120/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
Add the two like fractions:
120/36 + 15/36 = 120 + 15/36 = 135/36
135/36 simplified gives 15/4
So, 10/3 + 15/36 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4

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