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Add 15/10 and 8/3

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 2 2/3

15/10 + 8/3 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    8/3 = 8 × 10/3 × 10 = 80/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/30 + 80/30 = 45 + 80/30 = 125/30
  5. 125/30 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 15/10 + 8/3 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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