Add 7/6 and 5/10
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 5/10
7/6 + 5/10 is 5/3.
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,
7/6 = 7 × 5/6 × 5 = 35/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
35/30 + 15/30 = 35 + 15/30 = 50/30 - 50/30 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 7/6 + 5/10 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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