Add 30/6 and 1/15
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1/15
30/6 + 1/15 is 76/15.
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,
30/6 = 30 × 5/6 × 5 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30 - Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 2/30 = 150 + 2/30 = 152/30 - 152/30 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 30/6 + 1/15 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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