Add 15/30 and 5/6
15/30 + 5/6 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
15/30 + 25/30 = 15 + 25/30 = 40/30 - 40/30 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 15/30 + 5/6 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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