Add 25/3 and 5/10
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 5/10
25/3 + 5/10 is 53/6.
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,
25/3 = 25 × 10/3 × 10 = 250/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 15/30 = 250 + 15/30 = 265/30 - 265/30 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 25/3 + 5/10 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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