In the recent student government elections, larry received 1/3 of the votes for treasurer and leah received 1/15 of the votes. What fraction of the votes did both candidates earn together?

Answer 1

Total Fraction will be:

1/3 + 1/15

= (1*5)/(3*5) + 1/15 (Multiplying 1/3 by 5 to get same denominator)

= 5/15 + 1/15

= (5+1)/15

= 6/15 (divide both numerator and denominator by 3)

= 2/5