Add 3/15 and 4/10
3/15 + 4/10 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
6/30 + 12/30 = 6 + 12/30 = 18/30 - 18/30 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 3/15 + 4/10 = 3/5
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