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Add 42/3 and 6/10

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 6/10

42/3 + 6/10 is 73/5.

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,
    42/3 = 42 × 10/3 × 10 = 420/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/30 + 18/30 = 420 + 18/30 = 438/30
  5. 438/30 simplified gives 73/5
  6. So, 42/3 + 6/10 = 73/5
    In mixed form: 143/5

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