Add 1/15 and 5/10
1/15 + 5/10 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
2/30 + 15/30 = 2 + 15/30 = 17/30 - So, 1/15 + 5/10 = 17/30
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