Add 3/15 and 2/6
3/15 + 2/6 is 8/15.
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,
2/6 = 2 × 5/6 × 5 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
6/30 + 10/30 = 6 + 10/30 = 16/30 - 16/30 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 3/15 + 2/6 = 8/15
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