Add the fractions and simplify your answer.

1
6
+
1
5
A.
11
30
B.
12
30
C.
4
30
D.
7
12
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!
1
6
+
1
5

Let’s find the least common multiple of 3 and 4.

Let’s find the least common multiple of 6 and 5.

Least common multiple of 6 and 5 is 30.

So, LCD = 30

Now, rewrite both the fractions with denominator 30.

1
6
×
5
5
=
5
30
1
5
×
6
6
=
6
30

Now, add:

6
30
+
5
30
=
6 + 5
30
=
11
30
So, the required sum of the given fractions is
11
30
.

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Key Data

Questions
10
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

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