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Add 18/3 and 35/10

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 3 5/10

18/3 + 35/10 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    18/3 = 18 × 10/3 × 10 = 180/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    35/10 = 35 × 3/10 × 3 = 105/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/30 + 105/30 = 180 + 105/30 = 285/30
  5. 285/30 simplified gives 19/2
  6. So, 18/3 + 35/10 = 19/2
    In mixed form: 91/2

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