Add 5/6 and 1/15
5/6 + 1/15 is 9/10.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30 - Add the two like fractions:
25/30 + 2/30 = 25 + 2/30 = 27/30 - 27/30 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 5/6 + 1/15 = 9/10
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