Add 3/15 and 15/6
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 2 3/6
3/15 + 15/6 is 27/10.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 2/15 × 2 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
15/6 = 15 × 5/6 × 5 = 75/30 - Add the two like fractions:
6/30 + 75/30 = 6 + 75/30 = 81/30 - 81/30 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 3/15 + 15/6 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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