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Add 30/10 and 15/9

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1 6/9

30/10 + 15/9 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/90 + 150/90 = 270 + 150/90 = 420/90
  5. 420/90 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 30/10 + 15/9 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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