Add 6/15 and 9/10
6/15 + 9/10 is 13/10.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30 - Add the two like fractions:
12/30 + 27/30 = 12 + 27/30 = 39/30 - 39/30 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 6/15 + 9/10 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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