Add 5/15 and 4/6
5/15 + 4/6 is 1/1.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 20/30 = 10 + 20/30 = 30/30 - 30/30 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 5/15 + 4/6 = 1/1
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