Add 4/6 and 14/15
46 + 1415 is 85.
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,
46 = 4 × 56 × 5 = 2030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1415 = 14 × 215 × 2 = 2830 - Add the two like fractions:
2030 + 2830 = 20 + 2830 = 4830 - 48/30 simplified gives 85
- So, 4/6 + 14/15 = 8/5
In mixed form: 135
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