Add 10/30 and 2/5
10/30 + 2/5 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
2/5 = 2 × 6/5 × 6 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 12/30 = 10 + 12/30 = 22/30 - 22/30 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 10/30 + 2/5 = 11/15
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