Add 4/6 and 2/15
46 + 215 is 45.
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,
215 = 2 × 215 × 2 = 430 - Add the two like fractions:
2030 + 430 = 20 + 430 = 2430 - 24/30 simplified gives 45
- So, 4/6 + 2/15 = 4/5
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