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Add 4/6 and 15/3

1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 5 0/3

4/6 + 15/3 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    4/6 = 4 × 1/6 × 1 = 4/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    15/3 = 15 × 2/3 × 2 = 30/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/6 + 30/6 = 4 + 30/6 = 34/6
  5. 34/6 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 4/6 + 15/3 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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