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Add 15/6 and 21/10

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2 1/10

15/6 + 21/10 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    21/10 = 21 × 3/10 × 3 = 63/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/30 + 63/30 = 75 + 63/30 = 138/30
  5. 138/30 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 15/6 + 21/10 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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