Add 80/15 and 3/10
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 3/10
80/15 + 3/10 is 169/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
80/15 = 80 × 2/15 × 2 = 160/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30 - Add the two like fractions:
160/30 + 9/30 = 160 + 9/30 = 169/30 - So, 80/15 + 3/10 = 169/30
In mixed form: 519/30
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