Add 2/6 and 3/5
2/6 + 3/5 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 18/30 = 10 + 18/30 = 28/30 - 28/30 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 2/6 + 3/5 = 14/15
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