Add 10/6 and 1/15
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1/15
10/6 + 1/15 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
10/6 = 10 × 5/6 × 5 = 50/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30 - Add the two like fractions:
50/30 + 2/30 = 50 + 2/30 = 52/30 - 52/30 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 10/6 + 1/15 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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