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Add 80/6 and 2/15

1st number: 13 2/6, 2nd number: 2/15

80/6 + 2/15 is 202/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    80/6 = 80 × 5/6 × 5 = 400/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/30 + 4/30 = 400 + 4/30 = 404/30
  5. 404/30 simplified gives 202/15
  6. So, 80/6 + 2/15 = 202/15
    In mixed form: 137/15

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