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Add 5/6 and 6/15

5/6 + 6/15 is 37/30.

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,
    6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/30 + 12/30 = 25 + 12/30 = 37/30
  5. So, 5/6 + 6/15 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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