Question

2/5+7/15 in its simplest form

Answer 1

13/15

Explanation:

First convert the fractions to have a common denominator

2/5 = x/15

Cross multiply

2 × 15 = 5 × x

30 = 5x

Divide both sides by 5 to isolate the variable

30 ÷ 5 = x

6 = x

Plug x into the new fraction

6/15

Now add this to the other fraction

6/15 + 7/15

Only add the numerators. The denominators will remain the same number

6 + 7 / 15

13/15

It cannot be reduced anymore so this is simplest form