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Add 5/15 and 30/10

1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 3 0/10

5/15 + 30/10 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    30/10 = 30 × 3/10 × 3 = 90/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/30 + 90/30 = 10 + 90/30 = 100/30
  5. 100/30 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 5/15 + 30/10 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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