Add 6/15 and 1/10
6/15 + 1/10 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30 - Add the two like fractions:
12/30 + 3/30 = 12 + 3/30 = 15/30 - 15/30 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/15 + 1/10 = 1/2
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