Add 25/3 and 6/10, Solve 8 1/3 + 6/10 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 6/10

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 6/10

25/3 + 6/10 is 134/15.

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,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 18/30 = 250 + 18/30 = 268/30
268/30 simplified gives 134/15
So, 25/3 + 6/10 = 134/15
In mixed form: 814/15

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