Add 10/2 and 5/15
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 5/15
10/2 + 5/15 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
10/2 = 10 × 15/2 × 15 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 10/30 = 150 + 10/30 = 160/30 - 160/30 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 10/2 + 5/15 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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