Add 30/15 and 16/10
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1 6/10
30/15 + 16/10 is 18/5.
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,
30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
16/10 = 16 × 3/10 × 3 = 48/30 - Add the two like fractions:
60/30 + 48/30 = 60 + 48/30 = 108/30 - 108/30 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 30/15 + 16/10 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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