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What is 34/3 + 1/3?

What is 34/3 + 1/3?

This is how to add

34
3
+
1
3

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

34 + 1 = 35

That gives us an answer of

35
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 34/3 + 1/3

34
3
+
1
3
=
35
3
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