Add 5/15 and 5/6
5/15 + 5/6 is 7/6.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
10/30 + 25/30 = 10 + 25/30 = 35/30 - 35/30 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 5/15 + 5/6 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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