Add 2/15 and 16/6
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 2 4/6
2/15 + 16/6 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
16/6 = 16 × 5/6 × 5 = 80/30 - Add the two like fractions:
4/30 + 80/30 = 4 + 80/30 = 84/30 - 84/30 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 2/15 + 16/6 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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