Add 10/15 and 8/10
10/15 + 8/10 is 22/15.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30 - Add the two like fractions:
20/30 + 24/30 = 20 + 24/30 = 44/30 - 44/30 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 10/15 + 8/10 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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