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Add 6/2 and 4/15

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 4/15

6/2 + 4/15 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    6/2 = 6 × 15/2 × 15 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 8/30 = 90 + 8/30 = 98/30
  5. 98/30 simplified gives 49/15
  6. So, 6/2 + 4/15 = 49/15
    In mixed form: 34/15

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