Add 15/5 and 8/6
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/6
15/5 + 8/6 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
15/5 = 15 × 6/5 × 6 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Add the two like fractions:
90/30 + 40/30 = 90 + 40/30 = 130/30 - 130/30 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 15/5 + 8/6 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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