Add 10/15 and 16/30
10/15 + 16/30 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
16/30 = 16 × 1/30 × 1 = 16/30 - Add the two like fractions:
20/30 + 16/30 = 20 + 16/30 = 36/30 - 36/30 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 10/15 + 16/30 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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