Add 6/15 and 6/8
6/15 + 6/8 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 90/120 = 48 + 90/120 = 138/120 - 138/120 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 6/15 + 6/8 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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