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Add 10/2 and 4/15

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 4/15

10/2 + 4/15 is 79/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    10/2 = 10 × 15/2 × 15 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/30 + 8/30 = 150 + 8/30 = 158/30
  5. 158/30 simplified gives 79/15
  6. So, 10/2 + 4/15 = 79/15
    In mixed form: 54/15

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