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Add 10/3 and 8/4

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 2 0/4

10/3 + 8/4 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    10/3 = 10 × 4/3 × 4 = 40/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/12 + 24/12 = 40 + 24/12 = 64/12
  5. 64/12 simplified gives 16/3
  6. So, 10/3 + 8/4 = 16/3
    In mixed form: 51/3

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