Add 7/3 and 15/10
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 5/10
7/3 + 15/10 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
7/3 = 7 × 10/3 × 10 = 70/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30 - Add the two like fractions:
70/30 + 45/30 = 70 + 45/30 = 115/30 - 115/30 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 7/3 + 15/10 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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