Add 35/10 and 80/3, Solve 3 5/10 + 26 2/3 as a fraction

Add 35/10 and 80/3

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 26 2/3

35/10 + 80/3 is 181/6.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
35/10 = 35 × 3/10 × 3 = 105/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
80/3 = 80 × 10/3 × 10 = 800/30
Add the two like fractions:
105/30 + 800/30 = 105 + 800/30 = 905/30
905/30 simplified gives 181/6
So, 35/10 + 80/3 = 181/6
In mixed form: 301/6

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