Add 15/9 and 3/10
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 3/10
15/9 + 3/10 is 59/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
3/10 = 3 × 9/10 × 9 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
150/90 + 27/90 = 150 + 27/90 = 177/90 - 177/90 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 15/9 + 3/10 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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