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Add 7/3 and 1/15

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

7/3 + 1/15 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
    7/3 = 7 × 5/3 × 5 = 35/15
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
    1/15 = 1 × 1/15 × 1 = 1/15
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/15 + 1/15 = 35 + 1/15 = 36/15
  5. 36/15 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 7/3 + 1/15 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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