Add 10/3 and 8/6
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 1 2/6
103 + 86 is 143.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
103 = 10 × 23 × 2 = 206 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
86 = 8 × 16 × 1 = 86 - Add the two like fractions:
206 + 86 = 20 + 86 = 286 - 28/6 simplified gives 143
- So, 10/3 + 8/6 = 14/3
In mixed form: 423
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