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Add 1/10 and 5/6

1/10 + 5/6 is 14/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    1/10 = 1 × 3/10 × 3 = 3/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/30 + 25/30 = 3 + 25/30 = 28/30
  5. 28/30 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 1/10 + 5/6 = 14/15

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