Solve the Fraction Addition: 3/10 + 1/5 + 4/6

Fraction Addition with Mixed Denominators

310+15+46= \frac{3}{10}+\frac{1}{5}+\frac{4}{6}=

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00:04 Let's solve the problem step by step.
00:08 First, multiply the fraction by two to make the denominators the same, aiming for ten.
00:16 Remember to multiply both the top and bottom numbers of the fraction.
00:25 Now, let's do the multiplications.
00:30 Write the answer with the common denominator of ten.
00:40 Next, let's work on the top number of the fraction.
00:48 Simplify the fraction as much as you can.
00:51 Don't forget to divide both the top and bottom numbers.
01:03 Now, multiply the fraction by three, aiming for six as the common denominator.
01:08 Again, multiply both the top and bottom numbers.
01:16 Let's calculate these multiplications.
01:23 Write the result with the common denominator of six.
01:27 Now, find the top number of the new fraction.
01:30 And there you go! That's the solution to our problem.

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Understand the problem

310+15+46= \frac{3}{10}+\frac{1}{5}+\frac{4}{6}=

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Step-by-step solution

To solve the problem of adding the fractions 310+15+46 \frac{3}{10}+\frac{1}{5}+\frac{4}{6} , we follow these steps:

  • Find the common denominator: The denominators are 10, 5, and 6. The least common multiple (LCM) of these numbers is 30.
  • Convert each fraction to have the denominator 30:
    - 310=3×310×3=930 \frac{3}{10} = \frac{3 \times 3}{10 \times 3} = \frac{9}{30}
    - 15=1×65×6=630 \frac{1}{5} = \frac{1 \times 6}{5 \times 6} = \frac{6}{30}
    - 46=4×56×5=2030 \frac{4}{6} = \frac{4 \times 5}{6 \times 5} = \frac{20}{30}
  • Add the converted fractions together:
    - 930+630+2030=9+6+2030=3530 \frac{9}{30} + \frac{6}{30} + \frac{20}{30} = \frac{9 + 6 + 20}{30} = \frac{35}{30}
  • Simplify the fraction 3530 \frac{35}{30} :
    - The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 35 and 30 is 5. Thus, 3530=35÷530÷5=76 \frac{35}{30} = \frac{35 \div 5}{30 \div 5} = \frac{7}{6} .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 76 \frac{7}{6} .

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Final Answer

76 \frac{7}{6}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Find the LCD before adding fractions with different denominators
  • Technique: Convert 310 \frac{3}{10} to 930 \frac{9}{30} when LCD is 30
  • Check: Simplify final answer by dividing by GCD: 3530=76 \frac{35}{30} = \frac{7}{6}

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Adding numerators and denominators separately
    Don't add 310+15+46 \frac{3}{10}+\frac{1}{5}+\frac{4}{6} as 3+1+410+5+6=821 \frac{3+1+4}{10+5+6} = \frac{8}{21} ! This completely ignores the need for common denominators and gives a wrong answer. Always find the LCD first, convert each fraction, then add only the numerators.

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How do I find the LCD of 10, 5, and 6?

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List the multiples of each number until you find the smallest one they all share. For 10: 10, 20, 30... For 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30... For 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30... The LCD is 30!

Why can't I just add the fractions as they are?

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You can only add fractions when they have the same denominator. Think of it like adding different sized pieces - you need to make them the same size first!

Do I always need to simplify my final answer?

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Yes! Always check if your answer can be simplified. Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD) to get the simplest form.

What if one denominator is already a factor of another?

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Great! That makes finding the LCD easier. For example, if you have denominators 4 and 12, the LCD is just 12 since 4 goes into 12 evenly.

Can the answer be an improper fraction?

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Absolutely! 76 \frac{7}{6} is an improper fraction (numerator > denominator) and it's perfectly correct. You could also write it as 116 1\frac{1}{6} as a mixed number.

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