Add 5/15 and 3/6
5/15 + 3/6 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 15/30 = 10 + 15/30 = 25/30 - 25/30 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/15 + 3/6 = 5/6
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