Add 10/30 and 8/15
10/30 + 8/15 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 16/30 = 10 + 16/30 = 26/30 - 26/30 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 10/30 + 8/15 = 13/15
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