2/5 + 1/6

Answer 1

To add 2/5 and 1/6, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 5 and 6 is 30.

First, rewrite 2/5 as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30 by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 6:
2/5 = 12/30

Next, rewrite 1/6 as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 30 by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 5:
1/6 = 5/30

Now we can add the fractions:
12/30 + 5/30 = 17/30

Therefore, 2/5 + 1/6 = 17/30.