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Add 3/30 and 1/10

3/30 + 1/10 is 1/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    3/30 = 3 × 1/30 × 1 = 3/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/30 + 3/30 = 3 + 3/30 = 6/30
  5. 6/30 simplified gives 1/5
  6. So, 3/30 + 1/10 = 1/5

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