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Add 6/15 and 7/5

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 2/5

6/15 + 7/5 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    6/15 = 6 × 1/15 × 1 = 6/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    7/5 = 7 × 3/5 × 3 = 21/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/15 + 21/15 = 6 + 21/15 = 27/15
  5. 27/15 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 6/15 + 7/5 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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