Add 3/5 and 4/6
3/5 + 4/6 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
18/30 + 20/30 = 18 + 20/30 = 38/30 - 38/30 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 3/5 + 4/6 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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