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Add 3/6 and 30/10

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 3 0/10

3/6 + 30/10 is 7/2.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    30/10 = 30 × 3/10 × 3 = 90/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/30 + 90/30 = 15 + 90/30 = 105/30
  5. 105/30 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 3/6 + 30/10 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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