Question

What is 5/15+3/5 equal . and does it need to be simlifyed

Answer 1

14/15

Explanation:

• Find the lowest common denominator

5/15 + 3/5 = 5/15 + (3 x 3)/(5 x 3)

• Multiply the Denominators

5/15 + (3 x 3)/15

• Multiply the Numerators

5/15 + 9/15

• Combine the Fractions

(5 + 9)/15

• Combine the Numerators

14/15

Decimal Form: 0.933

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Answer 2

14/15

Explanation:

these are hard to read so i'm gonna make it short and simple. you start by changing the 3/5 to 9/15 so it can be added (all you do is multiply top and bottom by 3) then add and get 5/15+9/15 which is equal to 14/15