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Add 8/6 and 6/3

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

8/6 + 6/3 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    8/6 = 8 × 1/6 × 1 = 8/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    6/3 = 6 × 2/3 × 2 = 12/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/6 + 12/6 = 8 + 12/6 = 20/6
  5. 20/6 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 8/6 + 6/3 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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