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Add 15/30 and 10/5

1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 2 0/5

15/30 + 10/5 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    10/5 = 10 × 6/5 × 6 = 60/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/30 + 60/30 = 15 + 60/30 = 75/30
  5. 75/30 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 15/30 + 10/5 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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