explain 6 1/5 + 4 8/15 — step-by-step solution

⚠ 6 1/5 is read as the mixed number 6 + 1/5

⚠ 4 8/15 is read as the mixed number 4 + 8/15

Let's calculate:

6

+ \frac{1}{5}

+ 4

+ \frac{8}{15}

ⓘTo add fractions, put them over the same denominator, then add the numerators:

\frac{1}{5} + \frac{8}{15}

\frac{3 + 8}{15}

ℹ

6 + 4

10

10 + \frac{3 + 8}{15}

ⓘThe numerator and the denominator are computed before the division:

3 + 8

11

10 + \frac{11}{15}

▶Result:

10

\frac{11}{15}

The numeric value of:

10 + \frac{11}{15}

equals:

10 + \approx 0.7333

▷

\approx 10.7333