Add 15/3 and 2/6
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2/6
15/3 + 2/6 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
15/3 = 15 × 2/3 × 2 = 30/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
2/6 = 2 × 1/6 × 1 = 2/6 - Add the two like fractions:
30/6 + 2/6 = 30 + 2/6 = 32/6 - 32/6 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 15/3 + 2/6 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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