Add 10/15 and 28/30
10/15 + 28/30 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
28/30 = 28 × 1/30 × 1 = 28/30 - Add the two like fractions:
20/30 + 28/30 = 20 + 28/30 = 48/30 - 48/30 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 10/15 + 28/30 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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