Solve 1/6+2/5=1

$$\frac { 1 } { 6 } + \frac { 2 } { 5 } = 1$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 6 and 5 is 30. Convert \frac{1}{6} and \frac{2}{5} to fractions with denominator 30.

$$\frac{5}{30}+\frac{12}{30}=1$$

Since \frac{5}{30} and \frac{12}{30} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{5+12}{30}=1$$

Add 5 and 12 to get 17.

$$\frac{17}{30}=1$$

Convert 1 to fraction \frac{30}{30}.

$$\frac{17}{30}=\frac{30}{30}$$

Compare \frac{17}{30} and \frac{30}{30}.

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