Add 6/15 and 5/7
6/15 + 5/7 is 39/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
6/15 = 6 × 7/15 × 7 = 42/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
5/7 = 5 × 15/7 × 15 = 75/105 - Add the two like fractions:
42/105 + 75/105 = 42 + 75/105 = 117/105 - 117/105 simplified gives 39/35
- So, 6/15 + 5/7 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35
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