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Add 9/3 and 15/10

1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/10

9/3 + 15/10 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    9/3 = 9 × 10/3 × 10 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 45/30 = 90 + 45/30 = 135/30
  5. 135/30 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 9/3 + 15/10 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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