How to solve 2/5+4/15

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$2/5+4/15$$

$\frac{2}{3}\approx 0.666666667$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $15$ is $15$. Convert $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{4}{15}$ to fractions with denominator $15$.

$$\frac{6}{15}+\frac{4}{15}$$

Since $\frac{6}{15}$ and $\frac{4}{15}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{6+4}{15}$$

Add $6$ and $4$ to get $10$.

$$\frac{10}{15}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{10}{15}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $5$.

$$\frac{2}{3}$$

$\frac{2}{3} = 0.6666666666666666$