Add 15/45 and 5/6
15/45 + 5/6 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 75/90 = 30 + 75/90 = 105/90 - 105/90 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 15/45 + 5/6 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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