Add 2/6 and 7/5
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 1 2/5
26 + 75 is 2615.
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,
26 = 2 × 56 × 5 = 1030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
75 = 7 × 65 × 6 = 4230 - Add the two like fractions:
1030 + 4230 = 10 + 4230 = 5230 - 52/30 simplified gives 2615
- So, 2/6 + 7/5 = 26/15
In mixed form: 11115
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