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Add 6/2 and 9/10

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 9/10

6/2 + 9/10 is 39/10.

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,
    6/2 = 6 × 5/2 × 5 = 30/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
    9/10 = 9 × 1/10 × 1 = 9/10
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/10 + 9/10 = 30 + 9/10 = 39/10
  5. So, 6/2 + 9/10 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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