Answer:
Add 7/15 and 2/5
7
15
+
2
5
is
13
15
.
Steps for adding fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
7
15
=
7 × 1
15 × 1
=
7
15
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
2
5
=
2 × 3
5 × 3
=
6
15
Add the two like fractions:
7
15
+
6
15
=
7 + 6
15
=
13
15
So, 7/15 + 2/5 = 13/15
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