SOLUTION: Hi I was wondering for the problem 3/15+2/5, since the GCF of 3 and 15 is 3, how do you get the 1 and 5 out of reducing 3. Thanks

Question 979041: Hi I was wondering for the problem 3/15+2/5, since the GCF of 3 and 15 is 3, how do you get the 1 and 5 out of reducing 3.
Thanks
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not sure your question's meaning.

Addition is wanted: ;

You want to raise to higher terms, meaning its equivalent with a larger denominator. Which denominator?

Look at the two denominators which are present:

, and the factor of 1 is understood.
Lowest common denominator is .
Raise the terms of into the equivalent with denominator 15.
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