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Add 15/5 and 4/9

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 4/9

15/5 + 4/9 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/45 + 20/45 = 135 + 20/45 = 155/45
  5. 155/45 simplified gives 31/9
  6. So, 15/5 + 4/9 = 31/9
    In mixed form: 34/9

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