Add 15/6 and 6/15
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 6/15
15/6 + 6/15 is 29/10.
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,
15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
75/30 + 12/30 = 75 + 12/30 = 87/30 - 87/30 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 15/6 + 6/15 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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