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Add 10/3 and 4/8

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 4/8

10/3 + 4/8 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    10/3 = 10 × 8/3 × 8 = 80/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24
  4. Add the two fractions:
    80/24 + 12/24 = 80 + 12/24 = 92/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
  6. In mixed form: 35/6

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