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What is 10/6 + 3/6?

What is 10/6 + 3/6?

Here's how we add

10
6
+
3
6

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

10 + 3 = 13

That gives us an answer of

13
6

Step 2

Can this fraction be reduced?

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

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 5...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 7...

No good. 7 is larger than 6. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 10/6 + 3/6

10
6
+
3
6
=
13
6
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