Add 3/10 and 3/4
3/10 + 3/4 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
3/10 = 3 × 2/10 × 2 = 6/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
3/4 = 3 × 5/4 × 5 = 15/20 - Add the two like fractions:
6/20 + 15/20 = 6 + 15/20 = 21/20 - So, 3/10 + 3/4 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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