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To add fractions the denominators must be equal.
\Find the least common denominator (LCD).
\Multiples of 5: 5,10,15,20,25,30,35.....
\Multiples of 6: 6,12,18,24,30,36......
\The least common multiple of 5 and 6 is 30.
\Rewrite each fraction with a common denominator of 30.
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Rewrite fractions using the LCD 30.
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The value of the expression is ![\"\"](\"/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=0c4c6c381056facf8cd325a8941db89b.png\")
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