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Add 6/3 and 6/5

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 1/5

6/3 + 6/5 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 5 is 15

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    6/3 = 6 × 5/3 × 5 = 30/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
    6/5 = 6 × 3/5 × 3 = 18/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/15 + 18/15 = 30 + 18/15 = 48/15
  5. 48/15 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 6/3 + 6/5 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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