Add 20/3 and 5/10
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 5/10
20/3 + 5/10 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/3 = 20 × 10/3 × 10 = 200/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
200/30 + 15/30 = 200 + 15/30 = 215/30 - 215/30 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 20/3 + 5/10 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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