Add 10/3 and 96/45, Solve 3 1/3 + 2 6/45 as a fraction

Add 10/3 and 96/45

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

10/3 + 96/45 is 82/15.

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,
96/45 = 96 × 1/45 × 1 = 96/45
Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 96/45 = 150 + 96/45 = 246/45
246/45 simplified gives 82/15
So, 10/3 + 96/45 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15

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