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Add 5/3 and 10/18

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

5/3 + 10/18 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    5/3 = 5 × 6/3 × 6 = 30/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/18 + 10/18 = 30 + 10/18 = 40/18
  5. 40/18 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 5/3 + 10/18 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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