Add 15/7 and 64/9
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 7 1/9
15/7 + 64/9 is 583/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
15/7 = 15 × 9/7 × 9 = 135/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
64/9 = 64 × 7/9 × 7 = 448/63 - Add the two like fractions:
135/63 + 448/63 = 135 + 448/63 = 583/63 - So, 15/7 + 64/9 = 583/63
In mixed form: 916/63
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