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Add 4/15 and 3/6

4/15 + 3/6 is 23/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/30 + 15/30 = 8 + 15/30 = 23/30
  5. So, 4/15 + 3/6 = 23/30

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