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Add 7/15 and 2/10

7/15 + 2/10 is 2/3.

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,
    7/15 = 7 × 2/15 × 2 = 14/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/30 + 6/30 = 14 + 6/30 = 20/30
  5. 20/30 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 7/15 + 2/10 = 2/3

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