Question

Let's find2. 1+5 3First write the addition with a common denominator.Then add.12— +51-4-13Х5

Answer 1

Answer:$\frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{3}=\frac{6}{15}+\frac{5}{15}=\frac{11}{15}$Explanation:

The given addition exercise is:

$\frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{3}$

The LCM of the denominator (5 and 3) = 15

Multiply 2/5 by 3/3

$\frac{2}{5}=\frac{2\times3}{5\times3}=\frac{6}{15}$

Multiply 1/3 by 5/5

$\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1\times5}{3\times5}=\frac{5}{15}$

The addition becomes

$\frac{6}{15}+\frac{5}{15}=\frac{11}{15}$

Therefore, we can fill in the vacant boxes as shown below:

$\frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{3}=\frac{6}{15}+\frac{5}{15}=\frac{11}{15}$