Add 10/3 and 21/45
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 21/45
10/3 + 21/45 is 19/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
10/3 = 10 × 15/3 × 15 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
21/45 = 21 × 1/45 × 1 = 21/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 21/45 = 150 + 21/45 = 171/45 - 171/45 simplified gives 19/5
- So, 10/3 + 21/45 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5
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