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Add 21/3 and 2/10

1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 2/10

21/3 + 2/10 is 36/5.

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,
    21/3 = 21 × 10/3 × 10 = 210/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/30 + 6/30 = 210 + 6/30 = 216/30
  5. 216/30 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 21/3 + 2/10 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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