What is 6/15 plus 2/4?
6/15 plus 2/4 equals 9/10 (or 0.9 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 6/15 and 2/4 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
6/15 + 2/4 = 9/10
Simplified Fraction
9/10
Mixed Number
Proper (9/10)
Decimal Value
0.9
Percentage
90%
Step-by-Step Solution: 6/15 + 2/4
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 15 and 4 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 15 × 4 = 60.
LCD(15, 4) = 60
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 60
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 6/15 by 4, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/4 by 15 so both fractions share the common base 60.
6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 and 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (24 + 30 = 54) and keep the common denominator 60 unchanged.
24 + 30/60 = 54/60
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 54 and 60, which is 6. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 6.
54 ÷ 6/60 ÷ 6 = 9/10
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 9 by denominator 10 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.9 (or 90%).
9 ÷ 10 = 0.9 (90%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 6/15 plus 2/4 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 9/10 |
| Mixed Number Form | 9/10 |
| Decimal Form | 0.9 |
| Percentage | 90% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 6/15 plus 2/4 as a fraction?
6/15 + 2/4 in simplest fraction form is 9/10.
What is 6/15 plus 2/4 as a decimal?
6/15 + 2/4 converted to a decimal is 0.9.
What is 6/15 plus 2/4 as a percentage?
6/15 + 2/4 expressed as a percentage is 90%.
Does 6/15 plus 2/4 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.9) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.