Add 21/10 and 6/3, Solve 2 1/10 + 2 0/3 as a fraction

Add 21/10 and 6/3

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

21/10 + 6/3 is 41/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
21/10 = 21 × 3/10 × 3 = 63/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
6/3 = 6 × 10/3 × 10 = 60/30
Add the two like fractions:
63/30 + 60/30 = 63 + 60/30 = 123/30
123/30 simplified gives 41/10
So, 21/10 + 6/3 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10

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