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Add 90/3 and 5/10

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 5/10

90/3 + 5/10 is 61/2.

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,
    90/3 = 90 × 10/3 × 10 = 900/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/30 + 15/30 = 900 + 15/30 = 915/30
  5. 915/30 simplified gives 61/2
  6. So, 90/3 + 5/10 = 61/2
    In mixed form: 301/2

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