What is 1/15 plus 2/3?
1/15 plus 2/3 equals 11/15 (or 0.733333 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 1/15 and 2/3 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
1/15 + 2/3 = 11/15
Simplified Fraction
11/15
Mixed Number
Proper (11/15)
Decimal Value
0.733333
Percentage
73.3333%
Step-by-Step Solution: 1/15 + 2/3
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 15 is an exact multiple of 3 (3 × 5 = 15). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 15, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(15, 3) = 15
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 15
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 1/15 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 15.
1 × 1/15 × 1 = 1/15 and 2 × 5/3 × 5 = 10/15
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (1 + 10 = 11) and keep the common denominator 15 unchanged.
1 + 10/15 = 11/15
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 11 and 15 is 1, confirming that 11/15 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
11/15
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 11 by denominator 15 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.733333, or 73.3333%).
11 ÷ 15 = 0.733333 (73.3333%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 1/15 plus 2/3 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 11/15 |
| Mixed Number Form | 11/15 |
| Decimal Form | 0.733333 |
| Percentage | 73.3333% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/15 plus 2/3 as a fraction?
1/15 + 2/3 in simplest fraction form is 11/15.
What is 1/15 plus 2/3 as a decimal?
1/15 + 2/3 converted to a decimal is 0.733333.
What is 1/15 plus 2/3 as a percentage?
1/15 + 2/3 expressed as a percentage is 73.3333%.
Does 1/15 plus 2/3 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.733333...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.