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Add 30/6 and 60/10

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 6 0/10

30/6 + 60/10 is 11/1.

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,
    30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/30 + 180/30 = 150 + 180/30 = 330/30
  5. 330/30 simplified gives 11/1
  6. So, 30/6 + 60/10 = 11/1

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