Add 1/15 and 6/9
1/15 + 6/9 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
1/15 = 1 × 3/15 × 3 = 3/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
3/45 + 30/45 = 3 + 30/45 = 33/45 - 33/45 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 1/15 + 6/9 = 11/15
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