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Add 8/3 and 18/6

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

8/3 + 18/6 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    8/3 = 8 × 2/3 × 2 = 16/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    18/6 = 18 × 1/6 × 1 = 18/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/6 + 18/6 = 16 + 18/6 = 34/6
  5. 34/6 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 8/3 + 18/6 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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