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QuestionDivide. Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form. 15+1115\frac{1}{5}+\frac{11}{15}
The solution is

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STEP 1

1. We are adding two fractions: 15\frac{1}{5} and 1115\frac{11}{15}.
2. The goal is to find the sum and express it as a fraction in simplest form.

STEP 2

1. Find a common denominator.
2. Convert each fraction to have the common denominator.
3. Add the fractions.
4. Simplify the resulting fraction.

STEP 3

Identify the least common denominator (LCD) for the fractions 15\frac{1}{5} and 1115\frac{11}{15}.
The denominators are 55 and 1515. The least common multiple of 55 and 1515 is 1515.

STEP 4

Convert 15\frac{1}{5} to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 1515.
Multiply both the numerator and the denominator of 15\frac{1}{5} by 33:
15=1×35×3=315\frac{1}{5} = \frac{1 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{3}{15}

STEP 5

Add the fractions 315\frac{3}{15} and 1115\frac{11}{15}.
315+1115=3+1115=1415\frac{3}{15} + \frac{11}{15} = \frac{3 + 11}{15} = \frac{14}{15}

STEP 6

Simplify the fraction 1415\frac{14}{15}.
Since 1414 and 1515 have no common factors other than 11, 1415\frac{14}{15} is already in simplest form.
The sum of the fractions in simplest form is:
1415\boxed{\frac{14}{15}}

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