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Add 8/3 and 8/10

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 8/10

8/3 + 8/10 is 52/15.

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,
    8/3 = 8 × 10/3 × 10 = 80/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/30 + 24/30 = 80 + 24/30 = 104/30
  5. 104/30 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 8/3 + 8/10 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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