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Add 5/6 and 10/15

5/6 + 10/15 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    5/6 = 5 × 5/6 × 5 = 25/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/30 + 20/30 = 25 + 20/30 = 45/30
  5. 45/30 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 5/6 + 10/15 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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