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Add 5/10 and 20/3

1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 6 2/3

5/10 + 20/3 is 43/6.

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,
    5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    20/3 = 20 × 10/3 × 10 = 200/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/30 + 200/30 = 15 + 200/30 = 215/30
  5. 215/30 simplified gives 43/6
  6. So, 5/10 + 20/3 = 43/6
    In mixed form: 71/6

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