Add 14/3 and 2/10, Solve 4 2/3 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 14/3 and 2/10

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 2/10

14/3 + 2/10 is 73/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
14/3 = 14 × 10/3 × 10 = 140/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
Add the two like fractions:
140/30 + 6/30 = 140 + 6/30 = 146/30
146/30 simplified gives 73/15
So, 14/3 + 2/10 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15

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