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Add 1/15 and 35/6

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 5 5/6

1/15 + 35/6 is 59/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/30 + 175/30 = 2 + 175/30 = 177/30
  5. 177/30 simplified gives 59/10
  6. So, 1/15 + 35/6 = 59/10
    In mixed form: 59/10

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