Add 15/30 and 7/5
1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 1 2/5
15/30 + 7/5 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
7/5 = 7 × 6/5 × 6 = 42/30 - Add the two like fractions:
15/30 + 42/30 = 15 + 42/30 = 57/30 - 57/30 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 15/30 + 7/5 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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