Add 30/10 and 2/6
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 2/6
30/10 + 2/6 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
30/10 = 30 × 3/10 × 3 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 10/30 = 90 + 10/30 = 100/30 - 100/30 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 30/10 + 2/6 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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