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Add 9/10 and 30/15

1st number: 9/10, 2nd number: 2 0/15

9/10 + 30/15 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    9/10 = 9 × 3/10 × 3 = 27/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    30/15 = 30 × 2/15 × 2 = 60/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/30 + 60/30 = 27 + 60/30 = 87/30
  5. 87/30 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 9/10 + 30/15 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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