Add 15/5 and 16/9
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 7/9
15/5 + 16/9 is 43/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Add the two like fractions:
135/45 + 80/45 = 135 + 80/45 = 215/45 - 215/45 simplified gives 43/9
- So, 15/5 + 16/9 = 43/9
In mixed form: 47/9
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