Add 15/3 and 12/10
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 2/10
15/3 + 12/10 is 31/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
15/3 = 15 × 10/3 × 10 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30 - Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 36/30 = 150 + 36/30 = 186/30 - 186/30 simplified gives 31/5
- So, 15/3 + 12/10 = 31/5
In mixed form: 61/5
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