Add 15/2 and 1/9
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 1/9
152 + 19 is 13718.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
152 = 15 × 92 × 9 = 13518 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
19 = 1 × 29 × 2 = 218 - Add the two like fractions:
13518 + 218 = 135 + 218 = 13718 - So, 15/2 + 1/9 = 137/18
In mixed form: 71118
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