Add 81/15 and 3/10
1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 3/10
81/15 + 3/10 is 57/10.
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,
81/15 = 81 × 2/15 × 2 = 162/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
3/10 = 3 × 3/10 × 3 = 9/30 - Add the two like fractions:
162/30 + 9/30 = 162 + 9/30 = 171/30 - 171/30 simplified gives 57/10
- So, 81/15 + 3/10 = 57/10
In mixed form: 57/10
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