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