Add 15/10 and 1/3
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1/3
15/10 + 1/3 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
1/3 = 1 × 10/3 × 10 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
45/30 + 10/30 = 45 + 10/30 = 55/30 - 55/30 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 15/10 + 1/3 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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