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Add 35/10 and 56/3

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 18 2/3

35/10 + 56/3 is 133/6.

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,
    35/10 = 35 × 3/10 × 3 = 105/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    56/3 = 56 × 10/3 × 10 = 560/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/30 + 560/30 = 105 + 560/30 = 665/30
  5. 665/30 simplified gives 133/6
  6. So, 35/10 + 56/3 = 133/6
    In mixed form: 221/6

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