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Add 3/15 and 15/10

1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 5/10

3/15 + 15/10 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 6/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/30 + 45/30 = 6 + 45/30 = 51/30
  5. 51/30 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 3/15 + 15/10 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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