Add 8/3 and 10/5
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 2 0/5
83 + 105 is 143.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
83 = 8 × 53 × 5 = 4015 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
105 = 10 × 35 × 3 = 3015 - Add the two fractions:
4015 + 3015 = 40 + 3015 = 7015 - 70/15 simplified gives 143
- So, 8/3 + 10/5 = 14/3
In mixed form: 423
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