Add 5/6 and 7/10
5/6 + 7/10 is 23/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30 - Add the two like fractions:
25/30 + 21/30 = 25 + 21/30 = 46/30 - 46/30 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 5/6 + 7/10 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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