Add 8/6 and 5/10
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 5/10
8/6 + 5/10 is 11/6.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
40/30 + 15/30 = 40 + 15/30 = 55/30 - 55/30 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 8/6 + 5/10 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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