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Add 9/15 and 7/10

9/15 + 7/10 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    9/15 = 9 × 2/15 × 2 = 18/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    7/10 = 7 × 3/10 × 3 = 21/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/30 + 21/30 = 18 + 21/30 = 39/30
  5. 39/30 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 9/15 + 7/10 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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