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Add 15/30 and 16/10

1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 1 6/10

15/30 + 16/10 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 10 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 10 × 3 = 30,
    16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/30 + 48/30 = 15 + 48/30 = 63/30
  5. 63/30 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 15/30 + 16/10 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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