Add 18/3 and 4/10, Solve 6 0/3 + 4/10 as a fraction

Add 18/3 and 4/10

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 4/10

18/3 + 4/10 is 32/5.

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,
18/3 = 18 × 10/3 × 10 = 180/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30
Add the two like fractions:
180/30 + 12/30 = 180 + 12/30 = 192/30
192/30 simplified gives 32/5
So, 18/3 + 4/10 = 32/5
In mixed form: 62/5

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