Add 10/30 and 50/15, Solve 10/30 + 3 5/15 as a fraction

Add 10/30 and 50/15

1^st number: 10/30, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

10/30 + 50/15 is 11/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 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 15 × 2 = 30,
50/15 = 50 × 2/15 × 2 = 100/30
Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 100/30 = 10 + 100/30 = 110/30
110/30 simplified gives 11/3
So, 10/30 + 50/15 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3

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