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Add 32/3 and 5/10

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 5/10

32/3 + 5/10 is 67/6.

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,
    32/3 = 32 × 10/3 × 10 = 320/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/30 + 15/30 = 320 + 15/30 = 335/30
  5. 335/30 simplified gives 67/6
  6. So, 32/3 + 5/10 = 67/6
    In mixed form: 111/6

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