Add 15/6 and 6/9
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 6/9
15/6 + 6/9 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
15/6 = 15 × 3/6 × 3 = 45/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
45/18 + 12/18 = 45 + 12/18 = 57/18 - 57/18 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 15/6 + 6/9 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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