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What is 10/3 + 1/3?

What is 10/3 + 1/3?

This is how we add

10
3
+
1
3

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

10 + 1 = 11

That gives us an answer of

11
3

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

First, we attempt to divide it by 2...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3...

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 5...

No good. 5 is larger than 3. So we're done reducing.

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 10/3 + 1/3

10
3
+
1
3
=
11
3
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