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Add 35/3 and 6/10

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 6/10

35/3 + 6/10 is 184/15.

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,
    35/3 = 35 × 10/3 × 10 = 350/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/30 + 18/30 = 350 + 18/30 = 368/30
  5. 368/30 simplified gives 184/15
  6. So, 35/3 + 6/10 = 184/15
    In mixed form: 124/15

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