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Add 3/10 and 10/15

3/10 + 10/15 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/30 + 20/30 = 9 + 20/30 = 29/30
  5. So, 3/10 + 10/15 = 29/30

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