Add the following fractions: 4/15 + 1/3 and the answer isn't 9/15

Answer 1

To add fractions, first find a common denominator. The common denominator for 15 and 3 is 15.

Next, convert the fractions so that they have the same denominator:
4/15 + 1/3 = (4/15) * (3/3) + (1/3) * (5/5)

Simplifying:
= 12/45 + 5/15

Now, the fractions have the same denominator, so you can add the numerators:
= (12 + 5)/45

= 17/45

Therefore, the sum of 4/15 + 1/3 is 17/45.