Add 6/3 and 6/5
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 1/5
63 + 65 is 165.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
63 = 6 × 53 × 5 = 3015 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
65 = 6 × 35 × 3 = 1815 - Add the two fractions:
3015 + 1815 = 30 + 1815 = 4815 - 48/15 simplified gives 165
- So, 6/3 + 6/5 = 16/5
In mixed form: 315
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