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Add 10/3 and 2/5

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 2/5

10/3 + 2/5 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    10/3 = 10 × 5/3 × 5 = 50/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    2/5 = 2 × 3/5 × 3 = 6/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/15 + 6/15 = 50 + 6/15 = 56/15
  5. So, 10/3 + 2/5 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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