Add 7/10 and 9/15
7/10 + 9/15 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
21/30 + 18/30 = 21 + 18/30 = 39/30 - 39/30 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 7/10 + 9/15 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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