Add 8/6 and 1/5
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1/5
86 + 15 is 2315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
86 = 8 × 56 × 5 = 4030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
15 = 1 × 65 × 6 = 630 - Add the two like fractions:
4030 + 630 = 40 + 630 = 4630 - 46/30 simplified gives 2315
- So, 8/6 + 1/5 = 23/15
In mixed form: 1815
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