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Add 30/10 and 5/3

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

30/10 + 5/3 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    30/10 = 30 × 3/10 × 3 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    5/3 = 5 × 10/3 × 10 = 50/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 50/30 = 90 + 50/30 = 140/30
  5. 140/30 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 30/10 + 5/3 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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