Add 1/6 and 9/10
1/6 + 9/10 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30 - Add the two like fractions:
5/30 + 27/30 = 5 + 27/30 = 32/30 - 32/30 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 1/6 + 9/10 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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