Add 10/3 and 30/25, Solve 3 1/3 + 1 5/25 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 30/25

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

10/3 + 30/25 is 68/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
10/3 = 10 × 25/3 × 25 = 250/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
30/25 = 30 × 3/25 × 3 = 90/75
Add the two like fractions:
250/75 + 90/75 = 250 + 90/75 = 340/75
340/75 simplified gives 68/15
So, 10/3 + 30/25 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15

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