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Add 30/2 and 21/10

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 2 1/10

30/2 + 21/10 is 171/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 10 is 10

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
    30/2 = 30 × 5/2 × 5 = 150/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
    21/10 = 21 × 1/10 × 1 = 21/10
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/10 + 21/10 = 150 + 21/10 = 171/10
  5. So, 30/2 + 21/10 = 171/10
    In mixed form: 171/10

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