Add 25/3 and 42/10
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 4 2/10
25/3 + 42/10 is 188/15.
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,
25/3 = 25 × 10/3 × 10 = 250/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30 - Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 126/30 = 250 + 126/30 = 376/30 - 376/30 simplified gives 188/15
- So, 25/3 + 42/10 = 188/15
In mixed form: 128/15
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