Question

Add the following fractions: 2/15 + 1/3
(1 point)

Answer 1

To add the fractions \( \frac{2}{15} + \frac{1}{3} \), we first need a common denominator.

The denominator of the first fraction is 15, and the denominator of the second fraction is 3. The least common multiple of 15 and 3 is 15.

Now, we will convert \( \frac{1}{3} \) to a fraction with a denominator of 15:

\[
\frac{1}{3} = \frac{1 \times 5}{3 \times 5} = \frac{5}{15}
\]

Now, we can add the two fractions:

\[
\frac{2}{15} + \frac{5}{15} = \frac{2 + 5}{15} = \frac{7}{15}
\]

So, \( \frac{2}{15} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{7}{15} \).